For King and Country: Voices from the First World War [Hardcover]

Brian MacArthur (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 031602743X | ISBN-13: 978-0316027434 | Publication Date: February 28, 2008

Far more than an anthology, this gripping collection of writings tells the story of World War I from the perspective of those who endured its horrors both home and abroad. From the men who served in Europe come accounts of fear, tedium, horror, and occasional joy, while those on the home front describe the pain of waiting for news of their loved ones. Along with selections from letters, diary entries, and memoirs, famous songs sung in the trenches as well as poems from soldiers and noted authors alike are also included. Together these documents create a seamless and movingly immediate narrative of one of the century’s most infamous conflicts.

Editorial Reviews

Review

*'An important, timeless story.' EVENING STANDARD *'Skilfully structured, measured and compassionate account ... [MacArthur shows] clear perspective, narrative energy and immense empathy' FINANCIAL TIMES *'Brian MacArthur does an excellent job in telling a new generation of the inhumanity and degradation [FEPOWs] suffered and the remarkable courage and comradeship the men displayed in defiance of evil' SUNDAY EXPRESS

About the Author

Brian MacArthur writes for the Daily Telegraph and is a former executive editor on The Times. He is the editor several books, including The Penguin Book of 20th-Century Speeches and The Penguin Book of Historic Speeches, and the author of Surviving the Sword.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 480 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group (February 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 031602743X
• ISBN-13: 978-0316027434
• Product Dimensions: 1.8 x 6.2 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,224,727 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)