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100 1 _aMuls, Jozef,
_d1882-1961
245 1 3 _aDe val van Antwerpen (october 1914)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
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 2004-03-01
508 _aProduced by A. Langley, with additional proofreading by Greet Bauwens
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Belgium -- Antwerp
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11500
999 _c52946
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