The book contains 200 posters, most of them made during wartime and a few after that. I was surprised to see many historical references in them, showing that people at that time were educated and knew mythology and history. The styles are so different, but you can see a theme throughout the German ones, for example, a style which is unique to them.

While I read this book because I am studying the WWI period, I think this book would be very good for people who are interested in propaganda, including modern-day propaganda and public information, and, of course, for those who have a passion for art. All of these were designed by artists and their message is sometimes very powerful.

5/5 stars

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Coffee and Books

A valuable contribution to how posters played an important part in war-making.

Strategy Page

This impressive book contains 200 full colour posters from the collection of the Historical Museum of the Great War at Péronne. ... This is a fascinating view of both how each country saw the war, and the messages they wanted to get to their populations.

History of War

This is a valuable addition to the considerable number of books about Great War publicity posters. Pen & Sword, in collaboration with the Historical Museum, Peronne, has pushed the boat out by printing on high quality coated paper and reproducing each of the many posters on display in sharp colour.

As a real bonus this fascinating and classy work is offered for what I consider a bargain price for its quality and the volume of high quality reproductions. Hugely recommended.

Western Front Association

A stunning collection of century-old graphic art makes "Posters of the Great War" must-see reading. [The book] does a brilliant job of spotlighting how WWI became the first media war by introducing an innovative and potent means of mass communication.

Toy Soldier & Model Figure Magazine

Over 200 hand-picked posters from World War I and its immediate aftermath. Posters of The Great war is a cornucopia of alluring imagery.

All About History

In my own personal library of military literature there are some books that I delve into time and time again and generally come away having learnt (or re-remembered), something new to these titles and in the category of “essential reading”, I would unhesitatingly add Posters of The Great War. The reproductions of the posters are first class and of a standard that book lovers have come to expect from Pen & Sword. Nor is the scope of the work confined to those familiar recruiting posters that are so symbolic of the war. Posters of the Great War is, I would argue, an essential addition for libraries and school libraries alike and could be just the thing to excite interest in a new generation of curious enthusiasts or re-kindle a passion in those of us who have been studying the conflict for decades. As far as this somewhat wizened reviewer is concerned, I still found much to intrigue and delight and I know I shall be re-visiting this work again and again. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.

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