Belgians Under the German Eagle by Jean Massart
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"Belgians Under the German Eagle" by Jean Massart is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The text chronicles the experiences of Belgians living under German occupation during World War I, particularly focusing on the violations of Belgium's neutrality and the impact of German censorship. It aims to reflect the state of mind of Belgians as they endure the tumultuous era marked by wartime oppression and propaganda. The beginning of
the book sets the stage for the narrative by discussing the author's commitment to objectivity, utilizing primarily German sources to highlight the realities of life in occupied Belgium. In the preface, Massart expresses the deep sorrow and resilience of the Belgian people as they confront destruction, brutality, and hardship inflicted by the occupying forces. Early chapters outline the context of German duplicity leading up to the invasion, the violation of international laws, and the unfounded accusations leveled against Belgians. This opening segment establishes a powerful tone of lament and resistance, demonstrating both the emotional and psychological toll of the war on the Belgian populace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Massart, Jean, 1865-1925 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Miall, Bernard, 1876-1953 |
| LoC No. | 16015266 |
| Title | Belgians Under the German Eagle |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Brian Coe, Moti Ben-Ari, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (archive.org/details/toronto) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DH: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg |
| Subject | Belgium -- History -- German occupation, 1914-1918 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51716 |
| Release Date | Apr 10, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 565 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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