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FA: WWI Battlefields of the Marne Book in DJ, c. 1917
WWI Battlefields of the Marne Book in DJ, c. 1917
This book titled, Battlefields of The Marne, 1914, an Illustrated History and Panoramas is in excellent condition. It is all in English, but published in France by the Michelin et Cie, First Edition, Copyright 1917. The book is an Illustrated Michelin Guidebook for the visit to the WWI Battlefields of the Marne. This tourist book is 264 pages and a comprehensive pilgrimage across the ravage battlefields and towns. The book is completely filled with photographs (wartime and 1917 post war) photographs with photos on each page with detailed military commentary on each photograph. Although the book was published during the war, the part of the country which the book details had been freed. All information was obtained from official documents and eye-witness accounts. The first few pages (~10 pages) provides a brief summary account of the Battle of the Marne and of the events which immediately preceded it. There are city maps, battlefield areas, towns, pictures of individual streets (by name) and much more. This book is a (walking tour) type book. The major sections of the book a Historical part (5/September 1914 - 13/September 1914), The Ourcq, The Marshes of St. Gond, and Pass of Revignyand. Also included is a 1917 bookmark by the Michelin Company (France Division) and French book store business card. This is a one-of-a kind book for any WWI historian (of the Marne area). The book is soft bound and measures 6 inches x 8 inches. It is in excellent condition with no rips, tears, loose or missing pages, soiling or stains, or any other damage. A great addition to any WWI research collection. To see pictures, please view at: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI...tem=2254298964 |
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