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The Cost of Wars from the Napoleonic period up to the 1st World War
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The Cost of Wars from the Napoleonic period up to the 1st World War
CHT268761 The Cost of Wars from the Napoleonic period up to the 1st World War, front cover of Le Petit Journal, 31st August 1919 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le prix des guerres du 1er Empire a la guerre de 1914-18; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23178032
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Balkan Wars Crimea Crimean War Economics Expense Italian War Napoleon Price Russo Japanese War Russo Turkish War War Of 1870 Economic History Millions
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The Cost of Wars - A Visual Journey through History
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. This photo print, titled "The Cost of Wars from the Napoleonic period up to the 1st World War" takes us on a thought-provoking journey through time. The front cover of Le Petit Journal, dated 31st August 1919, showcases a vibrant and detailed color lithograph that encapsulates the economic toll wars have taken on France. From Napoleon's era to the devastating First World War, this artwork highlights the immense financial burden placed upon nations during times of conflict. The image is filled with symbolism and caricatures representing various historical events such as the Crimean War, Russo-Turkish War, Italian War, Balkan Wars, Franco-Prussian War (War of 1870), Russo-Japanese War, and ultimately culminating in World War I. Through cleverly crafted cartoons and illustrations depicting money bags labeled with astronomical figures like "milliards" (billions), this piece serves as a stark reminder of the exorbitant expenses incurred by countries engaged in warfare throughout the nineteenth century. As we gaze upon this remarkable composition from French School artists belonging to the twentieth century, we are prompted to reflect on not only the monetary cost but also its impact on society at large. It compels us to question whether these vast expenditures were truly worth it or if there could have been alternative paths towards peace. "The Cost of Wars" invites viewers to delve into economic history while contemplating humanity's propensity for conflict and
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