The War for the World (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162806853)

The War for the World is a historical novel written by Israel Zangwill. The book is set during the First World War and tells the story of a group of friends who find themselves caught up in the conflict. The novel follows their journeys as they navigate the complexities of war, love, and betrayal.The main character, David Claridge, is a young man from England who is sent to fight in the war. He meets a group of friends, including a French woman named Jeanne and an American journalist named Jim, who become his allies in the fight against the Germans.As the war rages on, the group faces many challenges, including the loss of loved ones and the betrayal of those they thought they could trust. The novel also explores the political and social issues of the time, including the rise of nationalism and the struggle for women's rights.Throughout the book, Zangwill uses vivid descriptions and powerful imagery to bring the war to life. He also delves into the psychological impact of war on individuals and society as a whole.Overall, The War for the World is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the First World War. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, war, and the human experience.1916. Zangwill was a prominent Zionist. His writings include novels, essays, poems and plays. He was also a leading male figure in the women�������s suffrage movement. Some of his essays on suffrage were reprinted in his collection The War for the World. Partial Contents: Some Prognostications and a Preface, with an Apologia for not Being Pro-German. Arms and the Man; Some Apologists for Germany; Novelists and the War; On Catching Up a Lie; Written by a Jew this Christmas Eve; The Awkward Age of the Women�������s Movement; The War and Women; Rosy Russia; The War and the Jews; and On the Death of Herzl. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

Author: Israel Zangwill
ISBN-10: 1162806850
ISBN-13: 9781162806853
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 466
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.36lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d