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Title: De val van Antwerpen (october 1914)
Credits: Produced by A. Langley, with additional proofreading by Greet Bauwens
Summary: "De val van Antwerpen (October 1914)" by Jozef Muls is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the lead-up to and the early days of World War I, specifically detailing the events surrounding the fall of Antwerp. The narrative captures the mounting tension in Belgium as citizens grapple with the reality of impending war and reflects on the collective anxiety that presaged the conflict, while also chronicling personal stories and societal reactions to the chaos of warfare invading their lives. The opening of the book vividly portrays the atmosphere in Belgium during the last days of peace, embodying the society's palpable anxiety as the threats of war loom closer. Muls sets a somber tone, describing the fervid mobilization of troops and the emotional turmoil faced by civilians. The author skillfully captures the juxtaposition of normal life in Antwerp—the peaceful summer countryside and family gatherings—against the backdrop of a nation spiraling toward conflict. Personal reflections on the generational impacts of war, hope for neutrality, and the gradual acceptance of fate intertwine as the narrative unfolds, revealing the stark transformation from tranquility to turmoil that defined those fateful days leading up to the city's siege. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Muls, Jozef, 1882-1961
EBook No.: 11500
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 137
Language: Dutch
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Belgium -- Antwerp
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: De val van Antwerpen (october 1914)
Credits: Produced by A. Langley, with additional proofreading by Greet Bauwens
Summary: "De val van Antwerpen (October 1914)" by Jozef Muls is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the lead-up to and the early days of World War I, specifically detailing the events surrounding the fall of Antwerp. The narrative captures the mounting tension in Belgium as citizens grapple with the reality of impending war and reflects on the collective anxiety that presaged the conflict, while also chronicling personal stories and societal reactions to the chaos of warfare invading their lives. The opening of the book vividly portrays the atmosphere in Belgium during the last days of peace, embodying the society's palpable anxiety as the threats of war loom closer. Muls sets a somber tone, describing the fervid mobilization of troops and the emotional turmoil faced by civilians. The author skillfully captures the juxtaposition of normal life in Antwerp—the peaceful summer countryside and family gatherings—against the backdrop of a nation spiraling toward conflict. Personal reflections on the generational impacts of war, hope for neutrality, and the gradual acceptance of fate intertwine as the narrative unfolds, revealing the stark transformation from tranquility to turmoil that defined those fateful days leading up to the city's siege. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Muls, Jozef, 1882-1961
EBook No.: 11500
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 137
Language: Dutch
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Belgium -- Antwerp
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.