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Tanks in the Great War, 1914-1918, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

"Christmas Outside of Eden" is a novella written by Coningsby Dawson, a British-Canadian novelist and soldier known for his writings during and after World War I. Published in 1925, this novella is a thought-provoking and philosophical work that explores the meaning and significance of Christmas. The story is set in the trenches of World War I during the Christmas season. It depicts a group of British soldiers who are enduring the hardships and horrors of the war. Despite the grim and chaotic circumstances of battle, these men, from different backgrounds and with varying perspectives, find themselves sharing a unique and poignant Christmas together. The central theme of the novella revolves around the idea of finding moments of peace, unity, and humanity amidst the chaos and brutality of war. As they huddle in their makeshift trenches, the soldiers exchange stories, share their experiences, and reflect on the nature of the Christmas holiday and its significance in their lives. The characters in the story grapple with questions about faith, hope, and the enduring power of human connection, even in the most dire circumstances. "Christmas Outside of Eden" is not a traditional holiday story filled with festivities and cheer. Instead, it delves into the deeper, more profound aspects of the Christmas spirit, highlighting the enduring values of love, compassion, and the shared human experience. The novella invites readers to contemplate the true essence of Christmas and how it can be found in unexpected places, even in the midst of war. Coningsby Dawson's writing is characterized by its emotional depth and philosophical exploration. The book's portrayal of the soldiers' experiences and their conversations provides a unique perspective on the impact of the First World War and the universal themes of hope and humanity. "Christmas Outside of Eden" is a contemplative and poignant work that challenges readers to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas and the enduring qualities that make it a special time of year, even in the most challenging of circumstances.

At the onset of the first World War, E.G. Lewis wielded his outsized charm and entrepreneurial spirit to attract legions of women to move across the country to build a new American dream in Atascadero, California.His new city, envisioned to rival Los Angeles and San Francisco, targeted the millions of subscribers to his national women's magazines who longed for a utopia designed for progressive women and their families. However, Atascadero's unrivaled success soon attracts conspirators from his past, threatening to destroy all he's built.With vultures circling, E.G. Lewis fights not only to keep Atascadero alive but also to preserve the one relationship he most cherishes -- his marriage. His only salvation comes from the smart, capable women in his circle, reminding the world never to underestimate a city of women.

Servants of the Guns, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Diese Briefe enthalten alles, was an Furchtbarem über einen Furchtlosen und Untadeligen in vierjährigem Wettersturm dahinbrauste. Sie sind ein Charakterbild und ein Zeitspiegel; vielleicht macht die Zukunft mehr aus ihnen.An der Westfront geschrieben, legen sie Zeugnis davon ab, daß das allgemeine Vorurteil gegen den Elsässer nicht hindern konnte, einen Soldaten wie Klaus Hofer während des ganzen Krieges dort zu belassen.Ich habe sie nur da, wo von Personen die Rede war, die dem Leser unbekannt bleiben möchten, unwesentlich gekürzt; sonst sind sie unverfälscht. Was ich an Text zwischen sie einstreute, ist weiter nichts als die Schnur, an welcher diese bäuerlichen Handschreiben aufgereiht sind...

The Tank Corps, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Im Oktober 1912 reiste Lou Andreas-Salomé nach Wien, um Sigmund Freud, aber auch andere Psychoanalytiker der ersten Stunde persönlich kennenzulernen und bei ihnen zu studieren. Ihr Tagebuch der folgenden zwölf Monate, in der vorliegenden Neuausgabe nach dem Originalmanuskript neu transkribiert, ist ein unvergleichlich wertvolles Dokument aus der Pionierzeit der Psychoanalyse.Als klare und neutrale Beobachterin analysiert sie sowohl die verschiedenen Denk- und Theorieansätze als auch die Befindlichkeiten der ersten Psychoanalytiker. Der Leser erfährt die Reizthemen, wird mitgenommen zu den Treffs in Cafés, Restaurants und Kliniken und erlebt Freud, seine Bewunderer wie Viktor Tausk und Kritiker wie Alfred Adler hautnah. Ihre Aufzeichnungen vom Münchner IPV-Kongress 1913, sind der einzige Augenzeugenbericht von der kontroversen Tagung, in deren Folge die endgültige Abspaltung der Zürcher Schule um C.G. Jung unabwendbar wurde.Daneben berichtet das Tagebuch auch vom Wiederbeleben der Bekanntschaften mit Arthur Schnitzler, Richard Beer-Hofmann, Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach und anderen Autoren und Künstlern und wirft damit ein reizvolles persönliches Schlaglicht auf die Kulturszene Wiens im frühen 20. Jahrhundert.

"From bestselling authors Janie Chang and Kate Quinn, a thrilling and unforgettable narrative about the intertwined lives of two wronged women, spanning from the chaos of the San Francisco earthquake to the glittering palaces of Versailles."--Provided by publisher.

"January 1918. Laura Iven was a field nurse until she was wounded and discharged from the medical corps, leaving behind a brother still fighting in Flanders. Now home in Halifax, Canada, Laura receives word of Freddie's death, but something doesn't make sense. Determined to uncover the truth, Laura returns to Belgium as a volunteer at a private hospital. November 1917. Freddie Iven finds himself trapped in an overturned pillbox with an enemy soldier. Against all odds, the two form an alliance and succeed in clawing their way out. As shells rain down on Flanders, Laura and Freddie must decide whether their world is worth salvaging - or better left behind entirely" --

There have been two major studies in recent years that have explored the roles and responsibilities of British generals at different levels within the British Expeditionary Force's command structure. Dr Simon Innes-Robbins has written about the generals at predominantly GHQ and Army levels while Dr Andy Simpson has explored the development of the role of corps commanders during the Great War. For the first time Dr Trevor Harvey's study provides an analysis of command at the level of the infantry brigade. His study is based on a critical period during the Great War, the period from late in the Battle of the Somme to the end of the Battle of Arras in mid-May 1917.Dr Harvey's analysis is based on the service records of 116 brigadier-generals whose brigades played some part in the Battle of Arras. He explores their roles, responsibilities and backgrounds, both in theory and in practice, in the lead-up to and during the battle to explain and illustrate the range and limitations of their commands. Based on this analysis, Dr Harvey presents case studies of five brigadier-generals, their staff officers and their battalion commanders. Each brigadier-general has been selected from one of the five corps that participated in the Battle of Arras which provides an operational backdrop to the exploration of their roles. The brigadier-generals exhibit, in different combinations, their different operational experiences, their different career paths and their different personal characteristics. In undertaking his research, Dr Harvey has drawn on a wide variety sources, including diaries, letters and personal papers privately held by descendants of his chosen subjects. From the evidence drawn from the case studies, Dr Harvey identifies a series of threads about the responsibilities and actions which these brigade commanders share. He argues that the application of these threads enables the orthodox 'administration and training' interpretation of the role of brigadier-generals to be successfully challenged as both unnecessarily narrow and unduly limited. Dr Harvey's study has been praised by his examiners because 'it provides unique and original insights on British operations on the Western Front in 1916-17 which will be of great interest to scholars interested in British generalship during the First World War. This ground-breaking study is a significant addition to the historiography of generalship during the Great War.

The employment of the first tanks by the British Army on the Western Front in September 1916, although symbolic rather than decisive in its effects, ushered in a new form of warfare - tank warfare. While much has been written on the history of the tank, this volume brings together a collection of essays which uncover new aspects of the history of these early machines. Leading military historians from Britain, France and Germany offer insights into the emergence of the tank before the First World War, during the conflict, as well as what happened to them after the guns fell silent on the Western Front. Based on painstaking research in archives across Europe, each of the chapters sheds new light on different aspects of the history of First World tanks. Two chapters consider why the Germans failed to recognize the possibilities of the tank and why they were so slow to develop their own machines after the first British tank attack in 1916. Two other chapters chart the history of French tanks on the Western Front and after the end of the war. Tank communication, the employment of British tanks on the Western Front, as well as the activities of British Tank Corps intelligence, are also explained. The use of British tanks in Palestine and in the Russian Civil War is examined in detail for the first time. The volume also reflects on the impact of the Battle of Cambrai, both in terms of its psychological impact in Britain and the power it exerted over military debates until the end of the Second World War. The aim of the book is to reconsider the history of First World War tanks by widening the historical perspective beyond Britain, to include France and Germany, and by reflecting on the pre-1914 and post-1918 history of the these new weapons of war.

When Sharon found typewritten pages tucked in the back of her deceased father's accordion folder, she had no idea she was holding an invitation to the greatest writing adventure of her life. The pages were her mother's final attempt to record her Jewish family's history - a history that she had kept secret for decades. Sharon's mother was clear in her writing, "All I ask is that you not forget me."With her mother's written permission to explore the past, Sharon embarked on a journey that would take her from the Russian Revolution to Nazi-occupied Lithuania, onto rural Nova Scotia, Canada. The journey was often painful, as Sharon learned more about her Jewish identity and uncovered the trauma her family had experienced before and during the Holocaust.Grieving for the murdered aunts, uncles and cousins whom she never got to meet, Sharon found herself struggling with depression and sleepless nights. Sharon's journey was one of grief, but it was also one of love and perseverance.Adolf Hitler failed in his attempt to eradicate the Jewish race. The Nafthal and Isserlin families live on in the three generations born in Canada since Sharon's mother and grandparents fled Europe weeks before World War II. Thanks to Beach Moose & Amber: Finding My Jewish History the family descendants know the great courage, strength and determination that run through their blood.

"Aislinn Givens leaves a settled life in Manhattan for an unsettled life in Singapore. That painting radiates mystery and longing. So does Clifford Garstang's vivid and simmering novel, The Last Bird of Paradise." -John Dalton, author of Heaven Lake and The Inverted ForestTwo women, nearly a century apart, seek to rebuild their lives when they reluctantly leave their homelands. Arriving in Singapore, they find romance in a tropical paradise, but also find they haven't left behind the dangers that caused them to flee.In the aftermath of 9/11 and haunted by the specter of terrorism, Aislinn Givens leaves her New York law practice and joins her husband in Southeast Asia when he takes a job there. Seeking to establish herself in a local law firm, Aislinn begins to understand the historic resentment of foreigners who have exploited the region for centuries. Learning about the turmoil of Singapore's colonial period, she acquires several paintings done by an English artist during World War I that she believes are a warning to her. The artist, Elizabeth Pennington, tells her own tumultuous story through diary entries that come to an end when the war reaches the colony with catastrophic results. In the present, Aislinn and her husband learn tragically that terrorism takes many shapes when they are ensnared by local political upheaval and corruption.In a lyrical blend of historical and contemporary drama, The Last Bird of Paradise explores the consequences of power imbalances-both domestic and geopolitical, against a lush, tropical backdrop. Clifford Garstang, author of the award-winning novel Oliver's Travels, once again draws on his decades of experience in Asia to tell an unforgettable story of romantic intrigue.

As inviting and sensual as a warm summer day, this opulent exhibition catalog offers a deep appreciation of Klimt's ornate, exquisitely detailed, and atmospheric landscape paintings. For the last twenty years of his career, Gustav Klimt devoted considerable energy to painting landscapes during his summer vacations-and these bucolic scenes became some of his most sought-after pictures. Filled with vibrant high-quality reproductions and featuring engaging essays by leading scholars in the field, this exhibition catalog situates Klimt's landscapes alongside fin-de-siècle fashion, photography, and decorative arts of the Wiener Werkstätte in particular. Klimt's landscapes are examined within the context of his larger oeuvre and traces the evolution of his style: from one informed by the academic tradition, to his ornate "golden style" decorative approach influenced by the ideal of the Gesamtkunstwerk, and then to a more painterly manner of working in pure color. The book also considers Klimt's relationship with his muse, fashion designer Emilie Flöge; his deep engagement with the Viennese avant-garde; and the specific techniques he employed to achieve mesmerizing, harmonious works that literally shimmer with light and color.

A gripping collection of speeches by one of the key architects of Allied victory in World War I, offering a unique insight into the politics and strategy of the conflict.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

In this book, Elihu Root, James Brown Scott, and Robert Bacon provide a comprehensive account of the United States' involvement in World War I, with a focus on its mission to Russia. With political addresses collected and edited by Bacon and Scott, this book offers a fascinating insight into the political and diplomatic efforts made by the United States during this turbulent time in history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book tells the story of the Naval Censor during World War I and the censorship of letters sent home by soldiers serving overseas. It includes examples of the letters that were censored and the reasons given for their censorship.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book explores the concept of industrial villages as a solution for rehabilitating disabled soldiers and sailors after World War I. The authors, both advocates for the welfare of veterans, argue that industrial villages offer the perfect balance of work, housing, and medical care to ensure that disabled veterans can support themselves and their families. With its practical insights and visionary thinking, An Imperial Obligation is a landmark work of social policy that remains relevant today.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This stunning collection of photographs documents the United States Navy's role in World War I. From military exercises and shipyards to battleships and airplanes, Russell captures the awe-inspiring power of the American military machine. An essential resource for researchers and history buffs alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

During the tumultuous years leading up to World War I, America faced a secret threat from an unknown enemy. In this thrilling account of espionage and adventure, Burns recounts the efforts of a small band of agents tasked with uncovering the truth behind the masked war and preventing a catastrophic attack on American soil.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This informative text provides a detailed analysis of the dramatic geographical changes that took place during and after World War I. The book covers a wide range of topics including the physical impact of the war on the land, changes to borders, and the displacement of populations. A must-read for any history or geography enthusiasts.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.