British Postcards of the First World War: No. 582 (Shire Library) Doyle, Professor Peter Summary Postcards sent by men on the front, and to them by their families, are among the most numerous, and most telling, surviving artifacts of World War I. Postcards sent by men on the front, and to them by their families, are among the most numerous, and most telling, surviving artifacts of World War I. They tell us much about attitudes towards the war, and provide a great insight into men's lives, and into the thoughts and emotions of those left behind. Very different in their illustration, and in their writing, between the beginning of the war and the end, the postcard provides a social history of the war in microcosm. Illustrated with a wide range of postcards, this book is a perfect introduction to the subject for the collector, and will help any family or social historian to gain a better understanding of the postcards in his possession. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 64 pages · Paperback By Doyle, Professor Peter Details ISBN: 9780747807667 Author: Doyle, Professor Peter Format: Paperback Pages: 64 Language: English Publication date: 10 April 2010 Condition: Used – Very Good About the authors Doyle, Professor Peter and Peter Doyle · Publisher: Shire Publications More about this book Reviews Illustrated with a wide range of postcards, this book is a perfect introduction to the subject for the collector, and will help any family or social historian to gain a better understanding of the postcards in his possession.
