This book offers a fascinating look at the city of Buffalo, New York, during the early years of the First World War. It explores the transition of a community from peacetime complacency to active participation in a global conflict. The author meticulously chronicles the changing attitudes of the city's residents, from their initial indifference towards the war raging in Europe to their gradual awareness of the conflict's impact on their own lives. The book delves into the city's economic and social transformation, examining the burgeoning munitions industry, the mobilization of the National Guard, and the emergence of the "Four Minute Men" who used brief public addresses to promote patriotism and war bonds. You'll witness the anxieties of families and the brave efforts of Buffalo's citizens to support the war effort at home. It provides a poignant glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history, revealing the profound impact of war on a single city and its people.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating look at the city of Buffalo, New York, during the early years of the First World War. It explores the transition of a community from peacetime complacency to active participation in a global conflict. The author meticulously chronicles the changing attitudes of the city's residents, from their initial indifference towards the war raging in Europe to their gradual awareness of the conflict's impact on their own lives. The book delves into the city's economic and social transformation, examining the burgeoning munitions industry, the mobilization of the National Guard, and the emergence of the "Four Minute Men" who used brief public addresses to promote patriotism and war bonds. You'll witness the anxieties of families and the brave efforts of Buffalo's citizens to support the war effort at home. It provides a poignant glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history, revealing the profound impact of war on a single city and its people. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331622321_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331622321
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331622321
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)