Bibliograph

Peace at last, a portrait of Armistice Day, 11 November 1918, Guy Cuthbertson

Type

Label

Peace at last, a portrait of Armistice Day, 11 November 1918, Guy Cuthbertson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsplates

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Peace at last

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1028882526

Responsibility statement

Guy Cuthbertson

Sub title

a portrait of Armistice Day, 11 November 1918

Summary

A vivid, original, and intimate hour-by-hour account of Armistice Day 1918, to mark its centenary this year. November 11, 2018, marks the centenary of the armistice signed between the Allies and Germany ending World War I. While the events of the war and its legacy are much discussed, this is the first book to focus solely on the day itself, examining how the people of Britain, and the wider world, reacted to the news of peace. In this rich portrait of Armistice Day, which ranges from midnight to midnight, Guy Cuthbertson brings together news reports, literature, memoirs, and letters to show how the people on the street, as well as soldiers and prominent figures like D. H. Lawrence and Lloyd George, experienced a strange, singular day of great joy, relief, and optimism.--, Publisher's description

Table Of Contents

1. Great rejoicings -- 2. The last hours -- 3. The hour of victory -- 4. Carnival afternoon -- 5. Armistice night -- 6. After the party

Target audience

adult

Classification