1919 Mr Punch's History Of The Great War WW1 Military History Book Provenance

1919 Mr Punch's History Of The Great War WW1 Military History Book Provenance

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1919 Mr Punch's History Of The Great War WW1 Military History Book Provenance

Mr Punch's History Of The Great War
Published by Cassell And Company Ltd: London, Melbourne etc 1919 1st Edition 4th Impression
Provenance: From the library of WW2 Australian Military Veteran Lieutenant John J. Whitelaw , born in Melbourne 28 June 1911 and enlisted 29 March 1943 . Carries John's signature from 1938 and his business card from Ingersoll Rand in Melbourne.

"Mr. Punch's History of the Great War is a satirical book that compiles cartoons, illustrations, and commentary from Punch, a British humor magazine, during World War I. Published in 1919, it presents a chronological account of the war through the magazine's satirical lens, covering key events from the outbreak of war in 1914 to the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. The book captures public sentiment, political developments, and the experiences of soldiers and civilians, often using humor, irony, and caricature to critique leaders, propaganda, and wartime hardships.

While Mr. Punch's History of the Great War offers a lighthearted take on serious events, it also reflects the resilience and attitudes of the British people during the conflict. It provides valuable historical insight into contemporary reactions to the war, as well as the role of satire in shaping public perception. The book remains a significant cultural artifact, illustrating how humor was used both as a coping mechanism and a form of social commentary during one of history's most devastating conflicts."

General wear with a few stains to covers. Australian Military Lieutenant Inscription present. Pages clean typically clean. Binding relaxes but no loose pages. The odd minopr crease. A nice copy with military provenance in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 24cm x 16.5cm x 5.5cm - 304 pages

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Condition: Good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["Illustrated", "Original Decorated Cloth Bindings", "Provenance"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Military & War
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear with a few stains to covers. Australian Military Lieutenant Inscription present. Pages clean typically clean. Binding relaxes but no loose pages. The odd minopr crease. A nice copy with military provenance in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Mr Punch
Publisher: Cassell And Company Ltd: London, Melbourne
Year Printed: 1919
Sub-subject: The Great War WW1