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The Wounded World: W. E. B. Du Bois and the First World War

Chad L. Williams
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The Wounded World: W. E. B. Du Bois and the First World War

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2023

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Chad L. Williams

The Wounded World: W. E. B. Du Bois and the First World War

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

544

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1910s

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Wounded World: W. E. B. Du Bois and the First World War by Chad L. Williams explores W. E. B. Du Bois's engagement with World War I and its aftermath. The book delves into how Du Bois navigated issues of race, democracy, and peace, highlighting his complex role as an intellectual and activist during this turbulent period.

Informative

Challenging

Contemplative

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.6

163 ratings

87%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Wounded World: W. E. B. Du Bois and the First World War by Chad L. Williams is praised for its detailed research and fresh insights into Du Bois's life and work during WWI. While some critiques mention dense prose, the book is lauded for its engaging narrative and contribution to African American history. Overall, it's a significant scholarly work.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Wounded World: W. E. B. Du Bois and the First World War?

Readers interested in The Wounded World: W. E. B. Du Bois and the First World War by Chad L. Williams likely appreciate African American history, wartime studies, or Du Bois’ work. Fans of W. E. B. Du Bois: Biography of a Race by David Levering Lewis would enjoy this insightful exploration of Du Bois' wartime perspective.

4.6

163 ratings

87%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

544

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1910s

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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