Far from home : Canadians in the first world war
Título
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Far from home : Canadians in the first world war
Bill. Freeman
Resumen
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Although they are not always given the credit they deserve, Canadians played an important role in the First World War. Far From Home provides a moving account of Canada's contributions both on and off the battlefield. It also describes how the war transformed Canada from a rural area dependent on the British Empire to an independent middle power ready to play a role on the world stage.
Canadians in the First World War
Fecha de publicación como intervalo
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1999
Descripción física
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246 p. : ill., b/w photographs.
Contenido
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Companion to mini-series, reveals the war through original photographs, newspaper clippings, excerpts from letters and diaries, and quotes from Canadians who lived through the nightmare experiences of the trenches.
Nota local
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MEL
Término de la materia
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World War, 1914-1918 -- Canada
World War, 1914-1918 -- Canada.
Autor añadido
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Nielsen, Richard.
Síntesis
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Although they are not always given the credit they deserve, Canadians played an important role in the First World War. Far From Home provides a moving account of Canada's contributions both on and off the battlefield. It also describes how the war transformed Canada from a rural area dependent on the British Empire to an independent middle power ready to play a role on the world stage.
ISBN
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9780070861183
Información de publicación
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Toronto : McGraw-Hill Ryerson, c1999.
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