Remembering the Fallen of the First World War by Sarah Ridley

Remembering the Fallen of the First World War by Sarah Ridley

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A moving and detailed look at how the dead of the First World War were commemorated, both during the war and in the years since 1918

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Remembering the Fallen of the First World War by Sarah Ridley

REMEMBERING THE FALLEN OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR takes a fascinating and detailed look at how servicemen killed during the First World War were commemorated. Beginning during the war itself, the book investigates the options available at the time - repatriation and normal burial were intially considered, but the sheer number of the dead precluded this, so cemeteries close to the battlefields became the only realistic option. The book chronicles the work of Sir Fabian Ware and the Imperial (now Commonwealth) War Graves Commission in setting up permanent and beautifully maintained cemeteries after the war as well as local war memorials, plaques in churches, books of remembrance and so forth. The book also includes poetry written and artwork created to honour the fallen, and offers advice on how young readers can find their ancestors' war graves. A must-have book on World War One for ages 11 and up.
The book is attractively designed and illustrated and would be a useful addition to the First World War section of any school library * School Librarian *
Sarah Ridley has an enduring interest in history, the natural world and many other topics, which has made her work as an editor and writer of children's information books endlessly fascinating. Some of her books have been shortlisted or longlisted for information book awards, including Dear Jelly: Family Letters from the First World War and Suffragettes and the Fight for the Vote. Sarah lives in Colchester with her husband and her student daughter's guinea pigs.
SKU Non disponible
ISBN 13 9781445148342
ISBN 10 144514834X
Titre Remembering the Fallen of the First World War
Auteur Sarah Ridley
État Non disponible
Type de reliure Paperback
Éditeur Hachette Children's Group
Année de publication 2019-08-08
Nombre de pages 48
Note de couverture La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
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