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The Riddle of the Sands & In the Ranks of the C.I.V

Erskine Childers

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Welcome to my presentation of two of Erskine Childers best known novels. The first of the pair is 'The Riddle of the Sands', written by Childers who, at that time, was suspicious of Germany and feared invasion. The book does demonstrate the weakness of the North Sea defences, which were in fact strengthened before the outbreak of World War One. Our two main characters Carruthers and Davies are at the opposite ends of the then social spectrum but come together to try to find evidence of German intentions in the area of the Frisian Islands. Although the book is an excellent read it is better read in the knowledge of the fears that Childers had with regard to German invasion.
'In the Ranks of the C.I.V.' is a perfect partner to our previous book. It is the personal diary of an ordinary soldier in the Boer war. What makes this book so fascinating is that the soldier was Childers himself. He was later to serve in the RNAS and the RAF where he reached the rank of Major. It was during this time that he was to be awarded the DSC.

Sadly, after his military career he entered into Irish republicanism. His sad end came in November 1922 when he was executed for treason

Language: English

Pages: 411

Format: Kindle Edition

The Riddle of the Sands & In the Ranks of the C.I.V

Erskine Childers

0/5 ( ratings)

Welcome to my presentation of two of Erskine Childers best known novels. The first of the pair is 'The Riddle of the Sands', written by Childers who, at that time, was suspicious of Germany and feared invasion. The book does demonstrate the weakness of the North Sea defences, which were in fact strengthened before the outbreak of World War One. Our two main characters Carruthers and Davies are at the opposite ends of the then social spectrum but come together to try to find evidence of German intentions in the area of the Frisian Islands. Although the book is an excellent read it is better read in the knowledge of the fears that Childers had with regard to German invasion.
'In the Ranks of the C.I.V.' is a perfect partner to our previous book. It is the personal diary of an ordinary soldier in the Boer war. What makes this book so fascinating is that the soldier was Childers himself. He was later to serve in the RNAS and the RAF where he reached the rank of Major. It was during this time that he was to be awarded the DSC.

Sadly, after his military career he entered into Irish republicanism. His sad end came in November 1922 when he was executed for treason

Language: English

Pages: 411

Format: Kindle Edition

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