In this brilliant new work of history, adam hochschild follows a group of characters connected by blood ties, close friendships or personal enmities and shows how the war exposed the divisions between them. To end all wars, by adam hochschild open this photo in gallery. Adam hochschild does many things well in this account of world war i as experienced by great britain. Excerpt to end all wars by adam hochschild the new. It is headquartered in lima with a corporate office in london, is listed on the london stock exchange and is a constituent of the ftse 250 index. Apr, 2011 from the author of king leopolds ghost, a sweeping history of world war i, showcasing the war s critics as dramatically as its heroes and victims. Adam hochschilds to end all wars focuses on divided families in world war i great britain. Houghton mifflin harcourt, 2011 presented a heartbreaking tale of the mass slaughter of the first world war and a sympathetic portrayal of those who opposed the conflict.
I dont often read historical books on wars because even after 50 years on this earth, i still dont really understand the aggression and find the detail on battles and strategic moves boring. In prose as compelling as a masterful novel, hochschild illuminates the lives of. Clarke, the war represented the human sacrifice of those miners, railwaymen and engineers whose skills should have been used instead to. To end all wars by adam hochschild book trailer youtube. What makes to end all wars so original mirroring to some extent paul fussells splendid 1975 book the great war and modern memory is that hochschild also eloquently tells the story of. May, 2011 adam hochschilds to end all wars, on world war i. Having read numerous books on the great war i wondered if adam hochschilds new book. Woodrow wilsons fatuous claim about the european war of 191418 sarcastically annexed by adam hochschild for the title of this moving and. Andrew motion questions whether dissent in britain during the first world war has been exaggerated. This is the kind of investigatory history hochschild pulls off like no one else. Adam hochschild discusses his book, to end all wars. They include the brother and sister whose views on the war could not have been more diametrically opposed he a career soldier, she a committed pacifist.
From the author of king leopolds ghost, a sweeping history of world war i, showcasing the war s critics as dramatically as its heroes and victims. A story of loyalty and rebellion, 19141918 9780618758289. Hochschild is a master at chronicling how prevailing cultural opinion is formed and, less frequently, how its challenged. I found this book to be an enjoyable and fascinating account of the great war and those within british society who opposed englands participation.
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Hochschild plunges into the war year by year, 191418, when britain swung from a country eager to fight the germans, despite labor unrest, irish agitation for home rule and antiwar demonstrations, to utterly stricken and bereft, with unbelievable numbers of young men cut down in the trenches. King leopolds ghost was a finalist for the national book critics circle award, as was to end all wars. Emmeline pankhurst, who went from pacifist to ardent hawk, is seen being arrested in 1908 during a. To end all wars quotes by adam hochschild goodreads. A reallife cinderella story set in the gilded age book. A story of loyalty and rebellion, 19141918 audiobook by adam hochschild. A story of the loyalty and rebellion, 1914 1918 was the major inspiration for the world is my country. Adam hochschild on world war i and the role of the historian. Adam hochschild, the war to begin all wars tomdispatch. Adam hochschild on world war i and the role of the. To end all wars by adam hochschild, 9780547750316, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. World war i claimed nearly 10 million lives nearly 1 million british and commonwealth troops died. Adam hochschild opens and closes his history of the first world war with a couple of questions.
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Hochschild says he was drawn not just to the vivid characters but also to the period right before, during and after the first world war, which he wrote about so movingly in his 2011 book, to end all wars. Maureen corrigan, nprs fresh air world war i was supposed to be the war to end all wars. Adam hochschild is the distinguished author of this important work. May 01, 2011 having read numerous books on the great war i wondered if adam hochschilds new book. We are open for browsing by appointment from 10am7pm ms and 10am6pm sundays masks required. Hochschild says he was drawn not just to the vivid characters but also to the period right before, during and after the first world war, which he wrote about so movingly in his 2011 book. Emmeline pankhurst, who went from pacifist to ardent hawk, is seen being arrested in 1908 during a suffragette march in manchester. In prose as compelling as a masterful novel, hochschild i this is a book to make one feel deeply and painfully, and also to think hard. May 03, 2011 close overlay buy featured book title to end all wars subtitle a story of loyalty and rebellion, 19141918 author adam hochschild. Jan 07, 2012 i dont often read historical books on wars because even after 50 years on this earth, i still dont really understand the aggression and find the detail on battles and strategic moves boring. How the first world war divided britain by adam hochschild when the government produced a recruiting poster showing. Adam hochschild books list of books by author adam. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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In part, this book is the story of some of these war resisters and of the example they set, if not for. World war i was supposed to be the war to end all wars. Adam hochschilds to end all wars focuses on divided. He was also struck by the storys contemporary relevance. The sheer number of documentaries, dramatisations, books, ceremonies and art installations will likely make it. How the first world war divided britain by adam hochschild when the government produced a recruiting poster showing two children asking their father in civilian clothes. In a riveting, suspenseful narrative with haunting echoes for our own time, adam hochschild brings it to life as never before. To end all wars with adam hochschild part 1 of 2 youtube. To end all wars is a story of loyalty and rebellion in great britain during the great war 191418. King leopolds ghost was a finalist for the national book critics circle award, as was his recent to end all wars. The historiography of the twentieth centurys two global wars is, accordingly, extremely rich.
To ask other readers questions about to end all wars, please sign up. Labour party activist, antiwar activist and, later, sinn fein member. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Product description world war i stands as one of historys most senseless spasms of carnage, defying rational explanation. Yet for all that, hochschild has done his work well. A story of loyalty and rebellion, 19141918, adam hochschild brings the centuryold story of world war i to life in a stark and dramatic new way. Reviewed by george scialabba history, observed gibbon, is a record of the crimes and follies of humankind. A story of loyaly and rebellion, 19141918 about the now largelyforgotten. A story of loyalty and rebellion, 19141918 by adam hochschild in djvu, fb3, txt download ebook. Adam hochschild books list of books by author adam hochschild.
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