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Reality of War : A Memoir of the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71) by Leonce Patry (2001, Hardcover)

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Although a relatively unknown campaign, the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71) ultimately had great repercussions during World War I. Patrys firsthand and beautifully written chronicle vividly describes the bloodshed and appalling atrocities committed during the French armys advance to retake the Paris commune, and powerfully critiques the high commands shortcomings and follies. Elegantly translated, this ranks as one of the best examples of war memoirs written in any language, and includes informative biographies of the main participants and other valuable background material.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherSterling Publishing Co., Inc.

ISBN-100304359130

ISBN-139780304359134

eBay Product ID (ePID)2250919

Product Key Features

Original LanguageFrench

Book TitleReality of War : a Memoir of the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71)

Number of Pages384 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2001

TopicMilitary / World War I, Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other)

IllustratorYes

GenreHistory

AuthorLeonce Patry

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.6 in

Item Weight27.2 Oz

Item Length9.6 in

Item Width6.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2002-327451

Dewey Edition21

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Decimal943.08/2

SynopsisThe long and sombre chronicle of the Franco-Prussian war is an episode that deserves further attention. English-speaking readers have very little sense of what the war was like for its participants. Based on his own experiences, Patry vividly describes the bloodshed and appalling atrocities committed during the army advance to retake the Paris commune. He is also deeply critical of the shortcomings and follies of the high command. An elegant translation of a compelling text, written by a man of obvious charm and honesty, and equally obvious faults, this book is a joy to read. It ranks as one of the best examples of war memoirs written in any language., Although a relatively unknown campaign, the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71) ultimately had great repercussions during World War I. Patry's firsthand and beautifully written chronicle vividly describes the bloodshed and appalling atrocities committed during the French army's advance to retake the Paris commune, and powerfully critiques the high command's shortcomings and follies. Elegantly translated, this ranks as one of the best examples of war memoirs written in any language, and includes informative biographies of the main participants and other valuable background material., Although a relatively unknown campaign, the Franco-Prussian War ultimately had great repercussions during World War I. Patry's firsthand and beautifully written chronicle vividly describes the bloodshed and appalling atrocities committed during the French army's advance to retake the Paris commune, and powerfully critiques the high command's shortcomings and follies. Elegantly translated, this ranks as one of the best examples of war memoirs written in any language, and includes informative biographies of the main participants and other valuable background material.

LC Classification NumberDC285.P38 2001