The People of Devon in First World War (shelfworn) by David Parker

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233mm x 155mm x 17mm

Pages: 272

This beautifully illustrated social history of Devon during the First World War examines the cultural changes brought about during this period. Every sector of society felt the impact of the war acutely. People pulled together in some things, and pulled apart in others. Men had to decide whether to enlist or not, and risk the social, moral and physical consequences of their decisions to be servicemen or remain civilians. Conscription, meanwhile, brought other keenly-felt social, political and personal issues to the surface. Thematically divided, this fascinating and timely study explores ...