At Plattsburg (eBook)

Enriched edition. A Tale of War, Love, and Sacrifice in a Forgotten Era

Allen French (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
251 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766456684-3 (EAN)

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Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, Allen French's "At Plattsburg" offers readers a compelling exploration of the military landscape in the United States prior to World War I. Employing a vivid and atmospheric literary style, French combines meticulous historical detail with rich character development, revealing the tensions and transformations within both military and civilian life during this pivotal moment. The narrative captures the essence of camaraderie, ambition, and the ideological struggles facing young men as they navigate the call to serve their country. French, a celebrated author and historian, was deeply influenced by his own experiences and the larger social currents of his time. Educated at Harvard and passionate about military history, French's writings reflect his understanding of the complexities of duty, honor, and the evolving landscape of American identity. His insights into the motivations of military personnel, shaped by his scholarly pursuits and personal convictions, lend authenticity and depth to the narrative of "At Plattsburg." I highly recommend "At Plattsburg" to readers interested in military history, social dynamics, or the nuanced intersections of personal valor and national duty. French's deft storytelling not only illuminates the past but also resonates with contemporary discussions about service and sacrifice, making this work a timeless exploration of human resilience.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.12.2019
• Einführung: Hailey Bishop
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Hailey Bishop
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Schlagworte: Allen French • American history novel • American Literature • characters in conflict • classic novels • detailed period descriptions • Fiction • historical battle scenes • historical character study • historical fiction • Historical Romance • Military education • Military Fiction • military romance narrative • Military science General • New York • N.Y. • patriotic historical saga • Plattsburgh Barracks • sacrifice and triumph • State • vintage books • vivid storytelling style • War Literature • war novel • War of 1812 fiction • World War 1