Museums, History and the Intimate Experience of the Great War: Love and Sorrow

The Great War of 1914-1918 was fought on the battlefield, sea, air, and in the heart. Museums Victoria's exhibition World War I: Love and Sorrow explored the war's emotional impact on descendants and those who encounter it through museums today. Contributors to the book present a new, sensitive and nuanced narrative of the war, focusing on families and individuals and their private reckonings with the costs of the experience.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Great War of 1914-1918 was a multifaceted conflict that took place on land, at sea, in the air, and in the hearts of people. Museums Victoria's exhibition, World War I: Love and Sorrow, brought to light not only the nature of the war but also its profound impact on individuals and families. Recognized as one of the most significant commemorations of the centenary of the Great War, the exhibition explored the enduring emotional legacy of the war, both for descendants and for those who encounter it through museums today. Contributors to this volume, drawn primarily from the exhibition's curators and advisory panel, delve into the complexities of recovering and presenting the difficult histories of the war.

In eleven essays, the book presents a new and nuanced narrative of the Great War, centering on the experiences of families and individuals. Through their writings, contributors uncover private reckonings with the costs of this historic experience, spanning from the years immediately following the war to the present century.

The exhibition and this book serve as a powerful testament to the enduring human cost of war and the importance of remembering and learning from our past. They remind us of the sacrifices made by generations past and the ongoing significance of promoting peace and understanding in the world.

Weight: 470g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367535254