War cartoons by John Francis Knott

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Author Knott, John Francis, 1878-1963
Title War cartoons
Original Publication United States: John F. Knott,1918.
Credits Brian Coe, Brian Wilsden and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "War Cartoons" by John Francis Knott is a collection of political cartoons published during the early 20th century, specifically in the context of World War I. As a cartoonist for the Dallas News, Knott captures the humor and the seriousness of wartime themes through his illustrations, reflecting the sentiments and events of that tumultuous period. This book focuses on the various aspects of war, including patriotism, militarism, and societal responses to the conflict. The book features a variety of cartoons that comment on significant events and attitudes during World War I, highlighting both the absurdity and the atrocities of war. From depictions of national leaders and military strategies to social issues related to the home front, Knott's work stands out for its sharp wit and critical perspective. Each cartoon is accompanied by a date, indicating its timeliness and relevance, and the collection showcases the public discourse of the time, making it a valuable historical document that delivers insights into the cultural landscape during the war years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Humor, caricatures, etc.
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EBook-No. 68473
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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