Mr. Punch's History of the Great War is a book written by Charles L. Graves and published in 1920. The book is a satirical take on the events of World War I and is presented in the form of a history book written by the fictional character Mr. Punch. Mr. Punch is a popular character in British folklore, known for his mischievous and often irreverent behavior.The book covers the major events of the war, including the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the sinking of the Lusitania, and the Battle of the Somme. However, ...
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Mr. Punch's History of the Great War is a book written by Charles L. Graves and published in 1920. The book is a satirical take on the events of World War I and is presented in the form of a history book written by the fictional character Mr. Punch. Mr. Punch is a popular character in British folklore, known for his mischievous and often irreverent behavior.The book covers the major events of the war, including the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the sinking of the Lusitania, and the Battle of the Somme. However, the events are presented in a humorous and satirical manner, with Mr. Punch offering his own unique perspective on the war.The book is illustrated with cartoons and drawings by various artists, including H.M. Bateman and F.H. Townsend. The illustrations add to the humorous tone of the book and help to bring Mr. Punch's perspective to life.Overall, Mr. Punch's History of the Great War offers a unique and entertaining take on one of the most significant events in modern history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of World War I or in British folklore and humor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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