St Albans

Life on the Home Front, 1914-1918

Edited by Sue Mann, Edited by Jonathan Mein, Edited by Anne Wares

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320 Pages, 6.25 x 9.25

Formats: Trade Paper, PDF, EPUB, Mobipocket

Trade Paper, $37.95 (US $37.95) (CA $45.95)

Publication Date: October 2016

ISBN 9781909291744

Rights: WOR X UK & EUR

University Hertfordshire Press (Oct 2016)
Hertfordshire Publications

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Overview
Author Biography

Overview

Discover life on the Home Front in St Albans during World War I. What was it like for those left behind when the men went off to fight? This meticulously researched local history explores the profound impact of the war on the Hertfordshire town of St Albans.

From the influx of soldiers to the challenges of rationing and the changing roles of women, this book delves into the daily lives of the townspeople. Explore the economic shifts, the social changes, and the local government's response to the unprecedented demands of wartime.

Uncover the stories of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances, and reflect on how the war transformed their community. Perfect for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in British social history during the Great War.

Author Biography

Sue Mann is an independent researcher and editor based in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Jonathan Mein is an independent researcher currently working on a variety of local history projects based in Hertfordshire. Anne Wares has degrees in linguistics and comparative philology. A family historian for 30 years, she moved on to the writing of a history of her neighbourhood in St Albans. Since her retirement from the Hertfordshire Library Service in 2005 her interest has gradually expanded to the rest of the city.

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