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_aTwells, J. H. _q(Julia Helen Watts) |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aIn the Prison City, Brussels, 1914-1918: A Personal Narrative |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2017-11-02 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by MWS, Christian Boissonnas, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) | ||
| 520 | _a"In the Prison City, Brussels, 1914-1918: A Personal Narrative" by J. H. Twells is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative recounts the author's personal experiences during the German occupation of Brussels throughout World War I, shedding light on the moral atmosphere and events that transpired during this tumultuous period. It provides a unique perspective on the challenges faced by the citizens of Brussels and the broader implications of the war on civilian life. The opening of the narrative immerses readers into the chaotic atmosphere of Europe on the brink of war. It begins with the author's relief at arriving in Belgium after fleeing the chaos of France and highlights the stark contrast between the panic in Paris and the initially serene yet tense environment in Brussels. As Twells reflects on the state of mind of those around him, he captures the blend of hope and despair felt by the Belgians as they grappled with the realities of impending occupation and the looming threat of war. The narrative effectively sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the challenges and moral dilemmas civilians faced as the German forces advanced, offering poignant insights into the human spirit amidst desperation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives | ||
| 653 | _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Belgium -- Brussels | ||
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