Supplement to "Punch, Or The London Charivari."—October 14, 1914 by Various
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"Supplement to 'Punch, Or The London Charivari.'—October 14, 1914" by Various is a satirical publication from the early 20th century. This book serves as a humorous commentary on political events and figures of the time, particularly focusing on the tensions leading up to World War I. Using caricature and editorial illustrations, it critiques the aggressive stance of Prussia and its leader, reflecting broader European sentiments during a period marked by conflict and
nationalistic fervor. The content of the book revolves around the character of the "Prussian Bully," which symbolizes Prussian militarism and its impact on Europe. Through a series of illustrations and short commentaries, the book depicts various scenarios where Prussia disrupts peace and engages in aggressive territorial ambitions. It highlights key historical moments from the mid-19th century to 1914 where Prussia's ambitions led to wars and political strife, emphasizing a critique of the Prussian approach to international relations and its detrimental effects on smaller nations and Europe as a whole. The tone is both critical and playful, employing humor to address serious political issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title |
Supplement to "Punch, Or The London Charivari."—October 14, 1914 "Punch" and the Prussian Bully |
| Credits |
Produced by Neville Allen, Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Caricatures and cartoons |
| Subject | William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941 -- Caricatures and cartoons |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28324 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-28324-1 |
| Release Date | Mar 13, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 502 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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