Description: This book offers a captivating journey into the heart and mind of a young woman navigating the tumultuous landscape of war and its impact on individual lives. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century European conflicts, the narrative follows the protagonist's evolution from a naive admirer of military glory to a profound critic of war's devastating consequences. The author masterfully intertwines personal experiences with reflections on societal norms and historical events, offering a poignant critique of the glorification of war. Through the protagonist's eyes, we witness the stark contrast between romanticized notions of heroism and the brutal realities of armed conflict. The story delves into themes of love, loss, duty, and the search for meaning amidst the chaos of war, raising timeless questions about the human cost of violence and the possibility of peace. This book's exploration of war's impact on individuals and societies remains as relevant as ever, urging us to challenge our assumptions and seek a more peaceful future. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Fiction
Intended Audience: Young Adults
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Book Title: Lay Down Your Arms : the Autobiography of Martha Von Tilling (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 450 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: General
Publication Year: 2015
Item Height: 0.9 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Item Weight: 21.2 Oz
Author: Bertha Von Suttner
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback