The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 1 (of 10) by Edward Parrott
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"The Children's Story of the War, Volume 1 (of 10)" by Sir Edward Parrott is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. This work recounts the events and turmoil surrounding World War I, aimed at a younger audience. The book focuses on the root causes of the war, emphasizing the various nations involved, the unraveling peace, and the events leading up to the declaration of war. At the start
of the narrative, the blissful life in Messina is shattered by a catastrophic earthquake, symbolizing the sudden outbreak of the Great War. The text shifts to reflect on the tranquility of a Sunday afternoon in July 1914 before introducing the tensions surrounding Austria and Serbia, two nations whose conflict ignited the flames of war. The early chapters delve into national ambitions and rivalries, providing a foundational understanding of the complex relationships among the Great Powers, setting the stage for the unfolding global conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Parrott, Edward, 1863-1921 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 1 (of 10) From the Beginning of the War to the Landing of the British Army in France |
| Credits |
Produced by Marcia Brooks, Ross Cooling and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35310 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-35310-4 |
| Release Date | Feb 18, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 791 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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