Owen - World War I 1

On 1 July 1916, the Lonsdale Pals Battalion went into action with thousands of other British troops and were massacred. Eight days later, the shattered and traumatised survivors were assigned to und……続きを見る

British Masculinity in Transatlantic Cinema e****xplores the Hollywood careers and stardom of British male actors who had fought in the first World War. In an apparently incongruous development in t……続きを見る

In "The Pentecost of Calamity," Owen Wister crafts a vivid narrative that intertwines themes of existential crisis, societal upheaval, and moral resilience in the face of adversity. Set against the ……続きを見る

The perfect Christmas gift for the history-lovers in your family. Widely regarded as one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century, Sir Winston Churchill was a central figure in shaping Br……続きを見る

How the experience of war impacted on the town, from the initial enthusiasm for sorting out the German Kaiser in time for Christmas 1914, to the gradual realization of the enormity of human sacrific……続きを見る

This social history of WWI explores the wartime sacrifices and contributions made by the people of this charming, historic English town. The town of Bridgnorth, located along the Severn River in Shr……続きを見る

If I should die, think only this of me: That there's some corner of a foreign field That is for ever England. From The Soldier to Anthem for Doomed Youth Rupert Brooke and Wilfred Owen are two of th……続きを見る

The horrors of the First World War released a great outburst of emotional poetry from the soldiers who fought in it as well as many other giants of world literature. Wilfred Owen, Rupert Brooke and ……続きを見る

Major General Sir Thomas Owen Marden KBE, CB, CMG (15 September 1866 – 11 September 1951) was a British Army officer, active during the Boer War and the First World War, where he commanded a battali……続きを見る

The Fear of Invasion presents a new interpretation of British preparation for War before 1914. It argues that protecting the British Isles from invasion was the foundation upon which all other plans……続きを見る

In "The Pentecost of Calamity," Owen Wister crafts a poignant narrative that delves into the human spirit's resilience amidst chaos and tragedy. Set against the backdrop of a society grappling with ……続きを見る

“Poems by Wilfred Owen - In the Trenches” is a 1920 collection of poetry by English poet and soldier Wilfred Edward Salter Owen, MC (1893–1918). A leading poet during the First World War, his work c……続きを見る

In "Home Fires in France," Dorothy Canfield Fisher intricately weaves together personal narratives and broader reflections on the impact of World War I on civilian life in France. Through vivid desc……続きを見る

""This short history has been compiled mainly from the War Diaries. My reason for undertaking the task is that there was no one else to do it, the units composing the Division being scattered far an……続きを見る

Famed as the birthplace of modern industry and the first cast iron metal single span bridge, Ironbridge is venerated the world over yet its social history is at times unfamiliar.One hundred years ag……続きを見る

Wilfred Edward Salter Owen, MC (18 March 1893 – 4 November 1918) was an English poet and soldier, is considered to be one of the greatest poets of WWI. His war poetry on the horrors of trenches and ……続きを見る

Can things ever be the same again? Louise, Ellen, and Angel Bannister have enjoyed the comforts of a wealthy upbringing, but yearn for something more exciting than their anticipated lots in life. Wh……続きを見る

'Orpheus, the pagan saint of poets, went through hell and came back singing. In twentieth-century mythology, the singer wears a steel helmet and makes his descent "down some profound dull tunnel" in……続きを見る

EXTRACTS FROM NOTICES OF THE PRESS. Syracuse Times. "Sword and Pen; or, Ventures and Adventures of Willard Glazier," is written in a very entertaining style. It gives interesting sketches of Captain……続きを見る

In 1848, an 18-year-old boy assumed the throne of Austria, one of the most powerful countries in Europe. He would be its last significant emperor, the only monarch to serve two countries, and the la……続きを見る

A Supernatural War reveals the surprising stories of extraordinary people in a world caught up with the promise of occult powers. It was a commonly expressed view during the First World War that the……続きを見る

Excerpt: "I say, but am I fed up to the teeth with the blasted paper work that goes with this kind of a job!" he groaned. "Not at all like in the last mess we had with Jerry. A chap could fly every ……続きを見る

In 1905, British Foreign Secretary Edward Grey agreed to speak secretly with his French counterparts about sending a British expeditionary force to France in the event of a German attack. Neither Pa……続きを見る