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Remembered: In Memoriam: An Anthology of African & Caribbean Experiences WWI & WWII


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No. of pages 234

Published: 2017

Great for age 12-18 years

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"Remembered: In Memoriam: An Anthology of African & Caribbean Experiences WWI & WWII" edited by Nairobi Thompson captures the poignant narratives of African and Caribbean soldiers and their experiences during the World Wars. This anthology brings together a collection of essays, poems, and stories that reflect the struggles, sacrifices, and contributions of these individuals who fought for freedom while facing the realities of colonial oppression. Through personal accounts and historical context, the work illuminates their overlooked roles and sheds light on the profound impact these conflicts had on their lives and the broader narrative of war and identity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

There are 234 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2017 by Independent Publishing Network .

 

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Wilfred Owen
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Jutland Jack
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Alan Turing
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Anne Frank
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Hitler
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General Kitchener
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Archduke Franz Ferdinand
This book features the character Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

Churchill
This book features Churchill.