The People of Devon in the First World War (Paperback)

Dr David Parker

ISBN 10: 075095289X / ISBN 13: 9780750952897

Published by The History Press Ltd, Stroud, 2013

About this Item

Paperback. Thematically divided, this fascinating study explores the experiences of many of Devons people during the First World War: soldiers; aliens and spies (real and imagined); refugees; conscientious objectors; nurses and doctors; churchmen; the changing roles of women and children; and finally the controversies surrounding farming and agriculture. It provides a moving tribute to the price paid by Devon and its people during the War to End all Wars. Thematically divided, this fascinating study explores the experiences of many of Devons people during the First World War: soldiers; aliens and spies (real and imagined); and finally the controversies surrounding farming and agriculture. It provides a moving tribute to the price paid by Devon and its people during the War to End all Wars. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The People of Devon in the First World War (Paperback)
• Publisher: The History Press Ltd, Stroud
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 075095289X
• ISBN 13: 9780750952897
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Thematically divided, this fascinating study explores the experiences of many of Devon’s people during the First World War: soldiers; aliens and spies (real and imagined); refugees; conscientious objectors; nurses and doctors; churchmen; the changing roles of women and children; and finally the controversies surrounding farming and agriculture. It provides a moving tribute to the price paid by Devon and its people during the War to End all Wars.

About the Author

Dr. David Parker has written extensively on the history of education, and on other subjects. He is the author of"Hertfordshire Children in War and Peace.""