| Author |
Muls, Jozef, 1882-1961 |
| Title |
De val van Antwerpen (october 1914)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by A. Langley, with additional proofreading by Greet Bauwens
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| Summary |
"De val van Antwerpen (October 1914)" by Jozef Muls is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the lead-up to and the early days of World War I, specifically detailing the events surrounding the fall of Antwerp. The narrative captures the mounting tension in Belgium as citizens grapple with the reality of impending war and reflects on the collective anxiety that presaged the conflict, while also chronicling personal stories and societal reactions to the chaos of warfare invading their lives. The opening of the book vividly portrays the atmosphere in Belgium during the last days of peace, embodying the society's palpable anxiety as the threats of war loom closer. Muls sets a somber tone, describing the fervid mobilization of troops and the emotional turmoil faced by civilians. The author skillfully captures the juxtaposition of normal life in Antwerp—the peaceful summer countryside and family gatherings—against the backdrop of a nation spiraling toward conflict. Personal reflections on the generational impacts of war, hope for neutrality, and the gradual acceptance of fate intertwine as the narrative unfolds, revealing the stark transformation from tranquility to turmoil that defined those fateful days leading up to the city's siege. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Dutch |
| LoC Class |
DH: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Belgium -- Antwerp
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11500 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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