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_aBeck, James M. _q(James Montgomery), _d1861-1936 |
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_aThe Case of Edith Cavell : _bA Study of the Rights of Non-Combatants |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2007-01-11 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Mark C. Orton, Tamise Totterdell, Linda McKeown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Case of Edith Cavell" by James M. Beck is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the treatment of Edith Cavell, a British nurse executed by the Germans during World War I for aiding the escape of Allied soldiers. It focuses on the principles of justice, the responsibilities of non-combatants during wartime, and the moral implications of Cavell's actions against a backdrop of military law and tyranny. The narrative details the humanitarian efforts of Edith Cavell in Brussels, where she selflessly cared for wounded soldiers irrespective of their national allegiance. Despite her noble intentions, she was arrested and faced a secret trial, where she was denied fundamental rights to a fair defense. After a brief and unjust legal process, she was sentenced to death. Beck argues that her execution wasn't just a wartime necessity but a murderous act reflecting the brutal militarism of the occupying forces. As he documents the events leading to her execution, he appeals to the reader's sense of justice and humanity, advocating for the recognition of Cavell as a martyr for compassion and an enduring symbol against oppressive regimes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aCavell, Edith, 1865-1915 | ||
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