Warrington and the Great War
Author: Janice Hayes
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Published: 2015-06-15
Total Pages: 219
ISBN-13: 1445645068
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe incredible story of how the First World War changed Warrington forever.
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British Railways and the Great War
Author: Edwin A. Pratt
Publisher: London : Selwyn and Blount
Published: 1921
Total Pages: 582
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Great War in England in 1897 & The Invasion of 1910
Author: William Le Queux
Publisher: DigiCat
Published: 2022-05-17
Total Pages: 903
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThese 2 novels are visionary fantasy books, and paradoxical, extremely popular in Britain before the horrors of World War I._x000D_ "The Great War in England in 1897" – Coalition forces led by Russia and France invade Britain and make several early advances, but the Germans land in Britain as allies coming to help repulse the invasion. The brave English patriots, together with German soldiers, will try to turn the tide._x000D_ "The Invasion of 1910" – Sides are turned and Germany is an invader now. The German soldiers have managed to land a sizable invasion force on the East Coast of England. They advance inland, cutting all telegraph lines and despoiling farmland as they go. The British struggle to mount a proper defense, and the Germans eventually reach London and occupy half the city._x000D_ William Le Queux (1864-1927) was an Anglo-French writer who mainly wrote in the genres of mystery, thriller, and espionage, particularly in the years leading up to World War I. His best-known works are the anti-French and anti-Russian invasion fantasy "The Great War in England in 1897" and the anti-German invasion fantasy "The Invasion of 1910."
The Story of Warrington
Author: Bill Cooke
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
Published: 2020-08-11
Total Pages: 520
ISBN-13: 1838594388
DOWNLOAD EBOOK‘Bill Cooke is to be congratulated on his extensive and knowledgeable account of Warrington’s history.’ – Harry Wells, author of Medieval Warrington In 2015 Warrington was named by the Royal Society of Arts as the ‘least culturally alive town in England’. But was this a fair evaluation? In his new book, Bill Cooke offers a dramatic reexamination of the town. Looking back on its fascinating history dating back to the Romans, The Story of Warrington demonstrates an extensive and diverse cultural history. Should Warrington apologise for the person who supported Richard III against the Princes in the Tower? Why was Warrington thought of as the Athens of the North? What role did the town play in the Industrial Revolution and the slave trade? How did Warrington help win the Cold War? With insights into these questions and more, readers are presented with the other side of the argument and learn key facts about the history of this British town.
Wigan in the Great War
Author: Stephen McGreal
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Published: 2016-06-30
Total Pages: 169
ISBN-13: 1473873770
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOn 4 August 1914, Britain declared war on Germany. Originally perceived as a short campaign to curtail Germanic imperialism, it developed into a catastrophic four-year-long war of attrition. The First World War is justifiably associated with the horrors of trench warfare and the death of a generation, but history has overlooked the Home Fronts colossal contribution to victory.Shortly after the declaration of war, Lord Kitchener appealed for recruits for a new citizens army. Within four months 4,360 men from Wigan alone responded to the call, and by September 1914, the districts 5th Manchester Territorial Battalion were in Egypt. Everyday life altered immeasurably after the men left for war, those too old for military service worked in munitions factories, joined a Dads Army or dug for victory. The conflagration changed the political and social make up of Britain, allowing most women to escape a life of drudgery by filling occupations vacated by army recruits. The furtherance of the war effort involved every civilian from school age upwards in fundraising for hospital equipment and groceries, ambulances and the provision of a diverse range of home comforts for those at the Front. Compiled predominately from contemporary newspaper and first-hand accounts, this is the first book to deal specifically with the contribution to victory made by the townspeople of Wigan and the nearby district.
British Railways and the Great War
Author: Edwin A. Pratt
Publisher:
Published: 1921
Total Pages: 634
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Great War in England in 1897 & The Invasion of 1910 (Illustrated)
Author: William Le Queux
Publisher: e-artnow
Published: 2017-05-27
Total Pages: 894
ISBN-13: 8026877349
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThese 2 novels are visionary fantasy books, and paradoxical, extremely popular in Britain before the horrors of World War I. "The Great War in England in 1897” – Coalition forces led by Russia and France invade Britain and make several early advances, but the Germans land in Britain as allies coming to help repulse the invasion. The brave English patriots, together with German soldiers, will try to turn the tide. "The Invasion of 1910” – Sides are turned and Germany is an invader now. The German soldiers have managed to land a sizable invasion force on the East Coast of England. They advance inland, cutting all telegraph lines and despoiling farmland as they go. The British struggle to mount a proper defense, and the Germans eventually reach London and occupy half the city. William Le Queux (1864-1927) was an Anglo-French writer who mainly wrote in the genres of mystery, thriller, and espionage, particularly in the years leading up to World War I. His best-known works are the anti-French and anti-Russian invasion fantasy "The Great War in England in 1897” and the anti-German invasion fantasy "The Invasion of 1910.”
The Great War in England in 1897
Author: William Le Queux
Publisher: Franklin Classics
Published: 2018-10-13
Total Pages: 380
ISBN-13: 9780342735167
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Great War in England in 1897
Author: William Le Queux
Publisher:
Published: 1895
Total Pages: 404
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Great War
Author: Ian F. W. Beckett
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2014-01-14
Total Pages: 854
ISBN-13: 1317866150
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe course of events of the Great War has been told many times, spurred by an endless desire to understand 'the war to end all wars'. However, this book moves beyond military narrative to offer a much fuller analysis of of the conflict's strategic, political, economic, social and cultural impact. Starting with the context and origins of the war, including assasination, misunderstanding and differing national war aims, it then covers the treacherous course of the conflict and its social consequences for both soldiers and civilians, for science and technology, for national politics and for pan-European revolution. The war left a long-term legacy for victors and vanquished alike. It created new frontiers, changed the balance of power and influenced the arts, national memory and political thought. The reach of this acount is global, showing how a conflict among European powers came to involve their colonial empires, and embraced Japan, China, the Ottoman Empire, Latin America and the United States.
