Raemakers' Cartoons: With Accompanying Notes By Well-Known English Writers

By Louis Raemaekers

Book Overview

Raemakers' Cartoons is a collection of political cartoons created by the Dutch artist Louis Raemaekers during World War I. The cartoons are accompanied by notes written by well-known English writers, such as Arthur Conan Doyle, G.K. Chesterton, and H.G. Wells, who provide commentary on the events depicted in the cartoons. The book is divided into chapters that cover different themes, such as the war in Europe, the war in the Middle East, and the role of women in the war effort. Raemaekers' cartoons were highly influential during the war and were published in newspapers and magazines throughout Europe and the United States. This book offers a unique perspective on the war and the political climate of the time.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163279382
• ISBN13: 9781163279380
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"