Rites of Spring: The Great War and the Birth of the Modern Age by Modris Ekstein
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Rites of Spring: The Great War and the Birth of the Modern Age by Modris Ekstein. Rites of Spring by Modris Eksteins. Author Modris Eksteins. Photos and map. Title Rites of Spring. A rare and remarkable cultural history of World War I that unearths the roots of modernism. Health & Beauty. Rites of Spring by Modris Eksteins Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "Rites of Spring" probes the origins, impact, and aftermath of World War I through the lives and words of ordinary people, works of literature, and events such as Lindburgh's flight. Photos and map. Publisher Description Named "One of the 100 best books ever published in Canada" (Literary Review of Canada), Rites of Spring is a brilliant and captivating work of cultural history from the internationally acclaimed scholar and writer Modris Eksteins.A rare and remarkable cultural history of World War I that unearths the roots of modernism. Dazzling in its originality, Rites of Spring probes the origins, impact, and aftermath of World War I, from the premiere of Stravinsky's ballet The Rite of Spring in 1913 to the death of Hitler in 1945.Recognizing that "[t]he Great War was the psychological turning point . . . for modernism as a whole," author Modris Eksteins examines the lives of ordinary people, works of modern literature, and pivotal historical events to redefine the way we look at our past and toward our future. Details ISBN 0395937582 ISBN-13 9780395937587 Title Rites of Spring Author Modris Eksteins Format Paperback Year 2000 Pages 396 Edition 1st Publisher Houghton Mifflin GEItemID:7276035; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
