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100 1 _aGibbs, Philip,
_d1877-1962
245 1 4 _aThe Soul of a Nation
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-11-06
508 _aProduced by Charlene Taylor, Sandra Eder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"The Soul of a Nation" by Sir Philip Gibbs is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This poignant work reflects on the ceremonies and emotions surrounding the burial of the Unknown Soldier in Westminster Abbey, a significant event marking a nation's commemoration of the sacrifices made during World War I. Through vivid descriptions and heartfelt reflections, the book captures the collective grief and reverence of a society mourning its fallen heroes. The narrative delves into the momentous ceremony that unfolded in Whitehall, where diverse groups of people gathered to honor an unidentified soldier who represented all the nameless individuals who fought valiantly in the war. Gibbs highlights the deep connections among the crowd, including those who had lost loved ones, while contrasting their humble sacrifices against the backdrop of military dignitaries and the monarchy. As the Unknown Soldier is laid to rest, the book encapsulates the somber yet noble spirit of a nation united in grief, serving as a tribute not only to the life of one soldier but to the countless lives lost and the endurance of the human spirit amidst the horrors of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArmistice Day -- Great Britain
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Monuments -- Great Britain
653 _aWar memorials -- Great Britain
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41308
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