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100 1 _aKettle, Tom,
_d1880-1916
245 1 4 _aThe Ways of War
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2021-03-04
505 0 _aMemoir -- Why Ireland fought -- Under the heeel of the Hun -- Treating Belgium decently -- Belgium in peace -- "G.H.Q." -- "Zur erinnerung." -- A letter to an Austrian fellow-student -- Silhouettes from the front -- The new France -- The soldier-priests of France -- The gospel of the devil -- Trade or honour?
508 _aCharlie Howard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Ways of War" by Professor T. M. Kettle is a poignant historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the author's reflections on World War I from the perspective of an Irish soldier and scholar, exploring themes of nationalism, politics, and the tragic realities of war. Kettle's narrative reveals his deep concern for not only Ireland's struggle for identity and freedom but also for the plight of other nations affected by aggression and imperialism. The opening of the book features a memoir written by Kettle's wife, Mary S. Kettle, which sets the stage for understanding her husband's motivations for joining the war. It highlights his identity as a nationalist who, despite having a passion for peace, felt compelled to fight for justice and liberty against perceived oppressors like Germany and to support smaller nations. She provides insight into Kettle's intellectual background, his idealism, and his belief that Ireland's future was tied to a broader European context. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that Tom Kettle was not only a soldier but a complex figure wrestling with the paradoxes of war, freedom, and identity, ultimately offering a personal and heartfelt interpretation of the larger conflict engulfing Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918
700 1 _aKettle, Mary S.
_q(Mary Sheehy),
_d1884-1976
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64633
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