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The Ruhleben Prison Camp: A Record Of Nineteen Months' Internment

The Ruhleben Prison Camp: A Record Of Nineteen Months' Internment

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ISBN10: 9354179215
ISBN13: 9789354179211
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Oct 13 2020
Pages: 324
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.73 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Behind barbed wire in wartime Germany, ordinary men forged resilience from despair. The Ruhleben Prison Camp: A Record Of Nineteen Months' Internment by Israel Cohen stands as a rare and vivid world war i memoir, chronicling the civilian internment experiences of British nationals held in the infamous Ruhleben camp. Through clear-eyed observation and evocative detail, Cohen captures the rhythms, hardships, and small triumphs of daily life in Ruhleben camp, offering a deeply human perspective on survival far from the front lines. This historical non-fiction book is a vital document for history enthusiasts and world war i scholars alike, illuminating a lesser-known chapter of early 20th century Europe. Cohen's narrative, comparable in depth and empathy to the works of Erich Maria Remarque and Siegfried Sassoon, reveals how community, ingenuity, and morale sustained men caught in the machinery of war. His account of Germany during WWI is both intimate and universal, a testament to endurance and the unbreakable spirit of those interned. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. For anyone drawn to internment camp narratives or the real stories behind wartime survival, Cohen's work is more than a record; it is a cultural artefact, restored for a new generation.

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