Description
| Product ID: | 9781914414985 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | It'll All be Over by Christmas |
| Subtitle: | The First World War in Postcards |
| Authors: | Author: John Wilton |
| Page Count: | 176 |
| Subjects: | The Arts, The arts, First World War, First World War |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating A snapshot of lives torn apart by war in a conflict in which the best and the worst of man is revealed. The postcards in It’ll All Be Over By Christmas paint a picture of the First World War as experienced by those at home, at the front, in training, in hospital and in convalescence. These personal messages were sent from fathers to their wives and children, sons to family, friends and loved ones – sharing their thoughts, hopes and worries as well as the lighter side of life. There are cards from those at sea, in prisoner-of-war camps and those of the Central Powers.
Featuring over 150 illustrations, including some rare examples, the book also demonstrates how the postcard was ulitised to enlist volunteers and boost morale through humour, sentimentality and propaganda. Postcards encouraged support of the war effort through fundraising, sending ‘comforts’ to those on the front line and promoting practical roles for women. This fascinating book offers a profound insight into the experiences of war through postcards, as well the part that they played in promoting it. |
| Imprint Name: | Unicorn Publishing Group |
| Publisher Name: | Unicorn Publishing Group |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2022-09-20 |
