02216cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000330011524500510014826400510019930000470025033600260029733700260032333800360034950000310038550800320041652012440044853400450169265300570173765300480179485600430184299900170188512454UtSlPG20260610133309.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD5011 aKipling, Rudyard,d1865-193610aFrance at War: On the Frontier of Civilization 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-05-01  aProduced by David S. Miller  a"France at War: On the Frontier of Civilization" by Rudyard Kipling is a historical account written during the early 20th century amidst the turmoil of World War I. This work encapsulates Kipling's observations and reflections on the condition of France as it stands resilient against the ravages of warfare. The book delves into the indomitable spirit of the French people, their experiences on the front lines, and the broader implications of war on civilization itself.  In this narrative, Kipling provides a vivid portrayal of life in the trenches, detailing the unity and perseverance of both soldiers and civilians amidst relentless bombardments and destruction. He captures scenes of soldiers performing their duties, the camaraderie shared between them, and the strength of the French women who take on the burden of work alongside their male counterparts. Through different chapters, he explores various facets of war, from the strategic military operations to the poignant sacrifices made by the people. The book serves as a poignant reminder of the struggle against "the barbarian," emphasizing the human spirit's capacity to endure and resist in the face of overwhelming adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, British  aFrance -- Social conditions -- 20th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12454  c53872d53872