The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire by David Olusoga

The World's War: Forgotten Soldiers of Empire

David Olusoga

432 pages first pub 2014 (view editions)

nonfiction history race informative slow-paced
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The World's War is ideal for readers interested in exploring overlooked historical narratives and the complexities of colonialism through firsthand accounts of marginalized soldiers in World War I.

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A unique account of the millions of colonial troops who fought in the First World War, and why they were later air-brushed out of history.Every major battle fought on the Western Front, from the First Battle of Ypres to the Second Battle of the Ma...

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informative: 100%

reflective: 66%

sad: 33%

challenging: 16%

dark: 16%


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