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The 1910s Scrapbook Robert Opie

The 1910s Scrapbook By Robert Opie

The 1910s Scrapbook by Robert Opie


€17.99
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The 1910s Scrapbook Summary

The 1910s Scrapbook: The Decade of the Great War by Robert Opie

Retrospectively, we see the time of the 1910s being invaded with the images of the First World War, and yet in the early years of that decade people were focussed on events at home, whether King George V's coronation or the women involved in the suffragette movement. Another major event was the loss of the ocean liner Titanic in 1912. Then in 1914, the Great War devastated the tranquil life of post-Edwardian Britain, as recruiting posters rallied the youth of the Empire to the defence of France. The 1910s Scrapbook brings a new focus to this pivotal moment of the twentieth century, a time more often seen through the media of black and white film footage or sepia photographs. Over 1,000 colourful images tell the tale of ordinary people - their courage and humour, their patriotism and fortitude in the face of Zeppelin air raids, rationing and the decimation of a generation. This Scrapbook adds to our knowledge of the recent past, and is a companion volume to those covering the Victorian era, and the 1930s and 1950s. It also draws parallels and comparisons with the Second World War as seen in The Wartime Scrapbook - From Blitz to Victory. Above all, this book is a testament to those involved in the conflict of the Great War.

About Robert Opie

Since the 1970s, Robert Opie has amassed an unrivalled collection of packaging and paper materials which are now housed in his museum of packaging in Gloucester. He is the author of numerous publications and has given many talks to schools, as well as on radio and TV.

Additional information

GOR004308761
9781872727042
1872727042
The 1910s Scrapbook: The Decade of the Great War by Robert Opie
Used - Very Good
Hardback
New Cavendish Books
19990101
62
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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