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Title: Mr. Punch's History of the Great War

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.

Summary: "Mr. Punch's History of the Great War" by Charles L. Graves is a satirical historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically following the events of World War I. The book utilizes the comedic lens of Mr. Punch, a character originating from British satire, to reflect on the tumultuous period of the Great War, exploring the absurdities, tragedies, and moments of humanity amidst widespread chaos and conflict. The opening of the text provides insight into the origins and character of Mr. Punch, who has witnessed various wars throughout British history and has developed a nuanced perspective on conflict, particularly the rise of militarism leading up to World War I. It discusses the complacency of Britain during years of peace, juxtaposed against the dangerous build-up of German military power, presenting a critical analysis of the socio-political landscape that contributed to the war's outbreak. The tone is both reflective and humorous, indicating that Mr. Punch aims to balance the grim realities of war with the spirit of perseverance and wit displayed by soldiers and civilians alike during these challenging times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Graves, Charles L. (Charles Larcom), 1856-1944

EBook No.: 11571

Published: Mar 1, 2004

Downloads: 609

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Caricatures and cartoons

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Mr. Punch's History of the Great War

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.

Summary: "Mr. Punch's History of the Great War" by Charles L. Graves is a satirical historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically following the events of World War I. The book utilizes the comedic lens of Mr. Punch, a character originating from British satire, to reflect on the tumultuous period of the Great War, exploring the absurdities, tragedies, and moments of humanity amidst widespread chaos and conflict. The opening of the text provides insight into the origins and character of Mr. Punch, who has witnessed various wars throughout British history and has developed a nuanced perspective on conflict, particularly the rise of militarism leading up to World War I. It discusses the complacency of Britain during years of peace, juxtaposed against the dangerous build-up of German military power, presenting a critical analysis of the socio-political landscape that contributed to the war's outbreak. The tone is both reflective and humorous, indicating that Mr. Punch aims to balance the grim realities of war with the spirit of perseverance and wit displayed by soldiers and civilians alike during these challenging times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Graves, Charles L. (Charles Larcom), 1856-1944

EBook No.: 11571

Published: Mar 1, 2004

Downloads: 609

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Caricatures and cartoons

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.