Adriana A. Davies, Jeff Keshen - Frontier of Patriotism: Alberta & the First World War
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Frontier of Patriotism: Alberta & the First World War

Adriana A. Davies, Jeff Keshen

ISBN: 9781552388341
Vydavatelství: University of Calgary Press
Rok vydání: 2016
Vazba: Paperback
Počet stran: 608
Dostupnost: Na objednávku

Původní cena: 1 461 Kč
Výstavní cena: 1 242 Kč(t.j. po slevě 15%)
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Katalogová cena: 38.5 GBP

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With the centenary of the First World War, communities across Canada arranged commemorations of the war experience to honour local servicemen who, through their triumphs and sacrifices, were presented as laying the foundation for a free and independent country. Often overlooked are the triumphs and sacrifices of those who supported those soldiers, and the war effort in general, back at home. The book provides an in-depth look at all aspects of Albertas involvement in the war, reflecting Albertans experiences both on the battlefield and on the home front. Contributors of the 40 essays all draw heavily on national and local archival resources. The war is seen through the letters, diaries and memoirs of the individuals who lived through it, as well as through accounts in local newspapers. Readers will come away from this collection with a deeper appreciation of the different ways that the First World War, and its aftermath, shaped the lives of Albertans. For many, these four tumultuous years represented a time of individual valour and of communities pulling together and sacrificing for a noble cause. Yet, for others, the war left disillusionment and anger. Exploring these regional and local stories, as well as the national story, helps us understand the commonalities and distinctiveness of what it means to be Canadian. This is the most comprehensive treatment of Alberta during these critical, transformational years.

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