Bøger af Martin Swayne

In Mesopotamia is a classic WW1 history text by Martin Swayne. There is nothing to suggest that you are approaching the gateway of the Garden of Eden when you reach the top of the Persian Gulf, unless the sun be that Flaming Sword which turns every way to keep the way of the Tree of Life. Of cherubim we could see no signs. We lay motionless awaiting orders by wireless. Of the country before us we knew next to nothing.

Published in 1917, In Mesopotamia is a personal account of experiences as a medical officer during World War I written by Maurice Nicoll under the pen name Martin Swayne. It is a piece of historical text which brings forth the condition of the soldiers involved with the WWI. Maurice served in Iraq and Kuwait during the First World War and brings forth his experiences in the military in this novel. The book majorly focuses on the daily routines of military work, administration, sleeping arrangements, discomforts, travel, work, food, etc. Along with this, the story also provides insights about the country on occasion as well. Martin's writing is elegant and evokes images right from the battlefield and makes the readers experience all the situations for themselves. Therefore, In Mesopotamia remains relevant even today as it is an important historical text with in depth explanations of the events and happenings that took place during World War I and it helps us understand the plight of all the soldiers and families that had to live through the war.

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