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Patriotism and Propaganda in First World War Britain: The National War Aims Committee and Civilian Morale

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Patriotism and Propaganda in First World War Britain: The National War Aims Committee and Civilian MoralePatriotism and Propaganda in First World War Britain: The National War Aims Committee and Civilian Morale by David Monger
ISBN: 9781781380130
Published by Liverpool University Press on March 1st 2014
Genres: History, Europe, Great Britain, Modern, 20th Century
Pages: 310

Len's Summary: Demonstrates the significant role played by the War Arms Committee after July 1917 in combating war growing weariness among a civilian population worn down by years of total war.

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The German-Jewish Soldiers of the First World War in History and Memory

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The German-Jewish Soldiers of the First World War in History and MemoryThe German-Jewish Soldiers of the First World War in History and Memory by Tim Grady
ISBN: 9781846318511
Published by Liverpool University Press on February 15th 2013
Genres: History, Europe, Germany
Pages: 260

Len's Summary: Suspect even during the war, Jews' loyal service (12 thousand died) to Germany was further denigrated by Nazi politics and propaganda. -- More than 100,000 German Jews fought in WWI and 12,000 died. The book focuses on the multifaceted ways in which these men are remembered.

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Pubs and Patriots: The Drink Crisis in Britain during World War One

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Pubs and Patriots: The Drink Crisis in Britain during World War OnePubs and Patriots: The Drink Crisis in Britain during World War One by Robert Duncan
ISBN: 9781846318955
Published by Liverpool University Press on November 15th 2013
Genres: History, Europe, Great Britain
Pages: 262

Len's Summary: Lloyd George flirts with prohibition and limits pub opening hours ostensibly to keep munitions and other war industries workers sober. Restricted pub opening hours remained in effect into the 1980s.

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