The Ruhleben Prison Camp

The Ruhleben Prison Camp: A Record Of Nineteen Months������� Internment (1917) is a memoir written by Israel Cohen about his experiences as a prisoner in the Ruhleben internment camp during World War I. The camp was located in Germany and housed mainly British civilians who were living in Germany when war broke out. Cohen was one of these civilians, and he was interned in Ruhleben for nineteen months. In his memoir, Cohen provides a detailed account of daily life in the camp, including the food, living conditions, and work assignments. He also describes the various activities that prisoners engaged in to pass the time, such as sports, theater productions, and educational classes. Cohen also discusses the relationships between the prisoners and the German authorities, as well as the interactions between different nationalities within the camp. He describes the challenges that prisoners faced in maintaining their physical and mental health, and the ways in which they supported each other during difficult times. Overall, The Ruhleben Prison Camp: A Record Of Nineteen Months������� Internment (1917) provides a unique and valuable perspective on the experiences of civilian prisoners during World War I. Cohen's memoir is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of those who were interned in Ruhleben, and it sheds light on a little-known aspect of the war.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.