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100	1		_aGraves, Charles L. _q(Charles Larcom), _d1856-1944
245	1	0	_aMr. Punch's History of the Great War
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-03-01
508			_aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Caricatures and cartoons
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11571
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