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Title: In the Claws of the German Eagle
Credits: E-text prepared by A. Langley
Summary: "In the Claws of the German Eagle" by Albert Rhys Williams is a historical account likely written during the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. The work recounts the author's first-hand experiences as he navigates the tumultuous landscape of wartime Europe, detailing encounters with various military forces and the pervasive atmosphere of fear and suspicion. The narrative promises to unveil both the brutality of conflict and the complex human emotions intertwined with war. The opening of the book sets a poignant tone as Williams reflects on his own transformation from a pacifist to a participant in the chaotic events surrounding him. As he navigates through occupied Belgium, the reader is introduced to a cast of characters, including a Belgian lieutenant and other prisoners, who embody the varying responses to the war's devastation. The author describes his arrest on suspicion of espionage, the anxiety of fellow captives, and the harsh realities of being treated as a suspected spy in an enemy territory. Through vivid descriptions, Williams personalizes the broader horrors of war, touching on themes of loss, survival, and the loss of innocence amidst a backdrop of moral ambiguity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Williams, Albert Rhys, 1883-1962
EBook No.: 11414
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 154
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: In the Claws of the German Eagle
Credits: E-text prepared by A. Langley
Summary: "In the Claws of the German Eagle" by Albert Rhys Williams is a historical account likely written during the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. The work recounts the author's first-hand experiences as he navigates the tumultuous landscape of wartime Europe, detailing encounters with various military forces and the pervasive atmosphere of fear and suspicion. The narrative promises to unveil both the brutality of conflict and the complex human emotions intertwined with war. The opening of the book sets a poignant tone as Williams reflects on his own transformation from a pacifist to a participant in the chaotic events surrounding him. As he navigates through occupied Belgium, the reader is introduced to a cast of characters, including a Belgian lieutenant and other prisoners, who embody the varying responses to the war's devastation. The author describes his arrest on suspicion of espionage, the anxiety of fellow captives, and the harsh realities of being treated as a suspected spy in an enemy territory. Through vivid descriptions, Williams personalizes the broader horrors of war, touching on themes of loss, survival, and the loss of innocence amidst a backdrop of moral ambiguity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Williams, Albert Rhys, 1883-1962
EBook No.: 11414
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 154
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.