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Excerpt from Fète Nationale Belge, Belgian Independence Day, Belgische Onafhankelykheidsdag: Discours Prononces Au Royal Albert Hall; Addresses Delivered at the Royal Albert Hall; Redevoeringen Uitgesproken in Den Royal Albert Hall; 21 Juillet 1916 Nous avons term a lo feter avec solennité, afin d'airmer notre foi dans l'avenir et de communier pendant quelques heures dans une meme effusion patriotique avec tous les Belges, ou qu'ils soient - ceux qui, dans les tranchées, exposent leur vie et versent leur sang ceuir qui, enfermés en Belgique dans un cercle de feu ou emprisonnés en Allemagne, m'ont d'autres armes que la fermeté de leur coeur; ceux, qui, chassés de leurs foyers, attendent résignés en Grande Bretagne, en France, en Hollande, l'heure prochaine des reparations. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
This collection of speeches addresses the significance of Belgian Independence Day during World War I, specifically on July 21, 1916, from the Royal Albert Hall. Delivered by H. H. Asquith, the speeches aim to affirm faith in Belgium's future and foster patriotic unity among Belgians worldwide. The context is wartime, with addresses acknowledging those fighting on the front lines, those enduring occupation within Belgium or imprisonment in Germany, and those displaced as refugees. The publication is a historical reprint, aiming to preserve the original format and content.
This work is a historical reprint, offering a direct window into the sentiments and official discourse surrounding Belgian Independence Day during the height of World War I. The inclusion of speeches from a prominent figure like H. H. Asquith, delivered in a significant venue like the Royal Albert Hall, suggests its value for understanding wartime diplomacy and national morale. The multilingual presentation of the title indicates an effort to reach a broad audience, reflecting the international solidarity for Belgium at the time.
Page Count:
66
Publication Date:
2018-09-10
Publisher:
Fb&c Limited
ISBN-10:
1396080589
ISBN-13:
9781396080586
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