The Iron Ration: Three Years in Warring Central Europe by George Abel Schreiner

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Author Schreiner, George Abel
LoC No. 18005761
Title The Iron Ration: Three Years in Warring Central Europe
Note Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Iron Ration: Three Years in Warring Central Europe" by George Abel Schreiner is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work offers a detailed exploration of life in Central Europe during World War I, focusing particularly on the struggles related to food scarcity and the social consequences of wartime deprivation. The author provides insights from his personal experiences as a correspondent, capturing the plight of ordinary people caught in the throes of war-induced famine. The opening of this account sets the stage for the broader themes of survival amid scarcity and the dynamics of life in a war-torn society. Schreiner shares his experiences during the early months of the war, highlighting the initial confidence of the German people in their ability to withstand the British blockade. However, as the narrative progresses, he introduces various perceptions of food availability, including his observations of odd food practices and societal attitudes towards consumption. This early portion hints at a deepening crisis, as the reality of hunger begins to set in and the complexity of food regulations becomes apparent, foreshadowing the severe impact of the war on daily life in Central Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Economic aspects -- Germany
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Food supply -- Germany
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Austria
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Economic aspects -- Austria
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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