The Broom Of The War God: A Novel (1898)

By H.N. Brailsford

Book Overview

""The Broom of the War God"" is a novel written by Henry Noel Brailsford in 1898. The book is set in South Africa during the Second Boer War and follows the story of a young British soldier named Frank Muller. Frank is sent to fight in the war and is quickly disillusioned by the brutality and senselessness of the conflict. He becomes friends with a Boer woman named Elsa, who helps him to see the war from a different perspective. As the war rages on, Frank becomes increasingly conflicted about his role in the conflict and begins to question the motives of his superiors. He is eventually captured by the Boers and experiences firsthand the horrors of war from the other side. ""The Broom of the War God"" is a powerful anti-war novel that explores the themes of love, friendship, and the futility of war. Brailsford's vivid descriptions of the South African landscape and the horrors of battle make for a gripping and thought-provoking read. The book is a classic of 19th-century literature and remains relevant today as a commentary on the devastating effects of war on individuals and societies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165541459
• ISBN13: 9781165541454
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"