World War I in 40 posters

Published during the war's centennial, this is the story of the First World War through forty propaganda posters. Essays explain each poster, unpacking the visual imagery and setting the poster within the military, political, social and cultural history of the war. Informative, provocative, and entertaining discussion of posters that are historical documents and works of art Tracks the history of the war, from mobilization and recruitment to war bond drives and efforts to sustain morale amid costly battles Covers the United States, Britain, Canada, Germany, Austria and France.