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World War I Primary Documents on Events from 1914 to 1919 Debating Historical Issues in the Media of the Time 1st Edition by Ross F Collins ISBN 0313320829 9780313320828

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Author(s): Ross F. Collins
ISBN(s): 9780313320828, 0313320829
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Year: 2008
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ISBN 10: 0313320829 
ISBN 13: 9780313320828
Author: Ross F Collins

Primary documents from the World War I era bring to life the causes, events and consequences of those tumultuous and violent years. Varied perspectives provide a valuable overview of the many and often complicated reactions by Americans to Pre-war European politics, Archduke Ferdinand’s assassination, the sinking of the Lusitania by a German submarine, the major battles fought, and of the eventual and controversial entry into the war by the United States, among others. Will be a valued resource for researchers seeking to tap into contemporary attitudes toward events long gone.

World War I Primary Documents on Events from 1914 to 1919 Debating Historical Issues in the Media of the Time 1st Table of contents:

Part I: The Outbreak of War (1914)

  1. The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

    • Primary Sources: Newspaper reports, official statements, and eyewitness accounts
    • Analysis of the immediate impact of the assassination

  2. The July Crisis and the Road to War

    • Primary Documents: Diplomatic telegrams, memos, and public declarations
    • Media coverage of the escalation and the fear of war

  3. Mobilization and Nationalism

    • Primary Sources: Articles, propaganda, and speeches from political leaders
    • How the media portrayed the nationalistic fervor leading to war

Part II: The War Front (1914–1918)

  1. Life on the Western Front

    • Primary Documents: Soldiers’ letters, diaries, and war correspondent reports
    • The public’s understanding of trench warfare, casualties, and conditions

  2. The Battle of the Somme (1916)

    • Primary Sources: News articles, military communiqués, and firsthand accounts
    • The media’s role in reporting the horrors and heroism of the battle

  3. The Eastern Front and the Collapse of Empires

    • Primary Documents: Reports from the Russian and Austro-Hungarian perspectives
    • Coverage of the shifting power dynamics in the Eastern theater

  4. New Weapons of War: Tanks, Aircraft, and Chemical Warfare

    • Primary Sources: Scientific reports, military strategies, and press reactions
    • Public debates over the ethics and effectiveness of new technology

Part III: The Home Front and Civilian Impact

  1. Propaganda and Censorship

    • Primary Documents: Posters, leaflets, and government censorship guidelines
    • Analysis of how media controlled and shaped public opinion

  2. Women and War: Mobilization on the Home Front

    • Primary Sources: Articles on women’s roles, letters, and speeches
    • How women’s labor was portrayed in the media

  3. The Impact on Civilian Populations

    • Primary Documents: Newspaper reports from occupied territories and civilian protests
    • Analysis of wartime suffering and resilience

Part IV: The War’s End and Aftermath (1918–1919)

  1. The Armistice and the End of Fighting

    • Primary Sources: Press reports of the ceasefire, official documents
    • Reactions to the end of hostilities, both in Europe and abroad

  2. The Versailles Treaty and the Shaping of Post-War Europe

    • Primary Documents: Treaty drafts, diplomatic correspondence, and public reactions
    • Debates over the fairness of the peace terms in the media

  3. Revolutions and the Rise of Communism

    • Primary Sources: Revolutionary proclamations, news reports, and speeches
    • Media coverage of the Russian Revolution and the spread of radical ideologies

Part V: Reflections on the War

  1. Reconstruction and the Post-War World

    • Primary Documents: Articles and debates about rebuilding Europe
    • Media discussions on the future of war and peace

  2. The Legacy of World War I in the Media

    • Primary Sources: Editorials, literary works, and cultural reflections

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