"Speaking of Prussians--" by Irvin S. Cobb
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| Author | Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury), 1876-1944 |
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| LoC No. | 17014799 |
| Title | "Speaking of Prussians--" |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Speaking of Prussians--" by Irvin S. Cobb is a nonfiction account written during the early 20th century, specifically amidst the backdrop of World War I. This book serves as a personal narrative and commentary on the impact of the war, particularly focusing on the Prussian military ideology and its effects on both the battlefield and civilian populations in invaded countries like Belgium and France. Cobb, an American newspaper journalist, reflects on his firsthand experiences observing the war’s brutality and the mindset of the German forces. In "Speaking of Prussians--," Cobb combines his vivid eyewitness accounts with reflections on the nature of war and martial governance. He recounts the devastation witnessed in Belgian towns, the plight of refugees, and the stark contrast between German soldiers’ discipline and the horrors inflicted on civilians. He conveys his deep disdain for war while acknowledging its necessity for defending freedom and national integrity. The narrative argues that the Prussian militaristic approach, characterized by a mechanized and ruthless efficiency, appears dangerously unyielding and detached from the fundamental rights of humanity. Through poignant anecdotes and social commentary, Cobb implores American readers to recognize the stakes of militarism and the defense of democratic values against autocratic aggression. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 |
| Subject | National characteristics, German |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41272 |
| Release Date | Nov 2, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 67 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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