The Back Parts of War by Canon Michael Snape
Far from being ineffectual onlookers, through the YMCA in particular the churches provided a heroic service to the British soldier in the First World War.
[An] excellent book[...] This valuable record tells the story of unstinting and courageous service by thousands of church people, clergy and laity alike. * STAND TO *
Constitutes a significant contribution to looking afresh at 'religion and war'. * JOURNAL OF ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY *
All the more valuable for the lack of very much published material on the role of the Church of England's chaplains in World War I. * THE LIVING CHURCH *
A collection not to be ignored for libraries seeking historical memoirs, especially those with a religious views. * MIDWEST REVIEW *
Tells the fascinating story of the heroic work of the YMCA during the First World War. [...] Once again, Snape enables us to look at the First World War with fresh eyes. The evocative illustrations enhance this fine and important book. * THE CHURCH TIMES *
Constitutes a significant contribution to looking afresh at 'religion and war'. * JOURNAL OF ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY *
All the more valuable for the lack of very much published material on the role of the Church of England's chaplains in World War I. * THE LIVING CHURCH *
A collection not to be ignored for libraries seeking historical memoirs, especially those with a religious views. * MIDWEST REVIEW *
Tells the fascinating story of the heroic work of the YMCA during the First World War. [...] Once again, Snape enables us to look at the First World War with fresh eyes. The evocative illustrations enhance this fine and important book. * THE CHURCH TIMES *
MICHAEL SNAPE is Michael Ramsey Professor of Anglican Studies at Durham University.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781843835196 |
| ISBN 10 | 1843835193 |
| Title | The Back Parts of War |
| Author | Canon Michael Snape |
| Series | Church Of England Record Society |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Boydell & Brewer Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-10-15 |
| Number of pages | 322 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |