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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, told through the lens of the popular British comic magazine, Punch. The book features a collection of cartoons, illustrations,... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: Mr. Punch's History of the Great War by Charles L. Graves

Reproduction of the original: Mr. Punch's History of the Great War by Charles L. Graves

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

More than forty years followed, years of peace and prosperity for Great Britain, only broken by the South African war, the wounds of which were healed by a generous settlement. But all the time Germany was preparing for "The Day," steadily perfecting her war machine, enlarging... Read Full Overview

Though a lover of peace, Mr. Punch from his earliest days has not been unfamiliar with war. He was born during the Afghan campaign; in his youth England fought side by side with the French in the Crimea; he saw the old Queen bestow the first Victoria Crosses in 1857; he was moved... Read Full Overview