02339cam a22003253u 4500 64166 UtSlPG 20260610134458.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a15002559 UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Piermarini What I Saw in Berlin and Other European Capitals During Wartime Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-12-29 E-text prepared by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "What I Saw in Berlin and Other European Capitals During Wartime" by Piermarini is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work reflects an observer's experiences and impressions during his travels through several major European capitals affected by World War I, primarily focusing on Berlin. The narrative likely explores the social, economic, and emotional impacts of the war on various nationalities and communities, as well as providing insights into the nature of wartime life. The opening of the text introduces the author's intentions and experiences as a wartime correspondent, emphasizing the difficulties faced by journalists during the conflict. Piermarini reflects on his journeys through cities affected by war, noting the contrasting public sentiments he encounters. He comments on Berlin's facade of normalcy, juxtaposed with signs of distress and despair as the military campaign unfolds. His initial observations provide a vivid depiction of the German capital, highlighting the population's optimism despite the chaos of war, and showcasing the profound changes each city undergoes during this tumultuous period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives Europe -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64166 104989 104989