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Goodbye To All That

Book • 1929

Good-Bye to All That is a candid and critical memoir that explores Robert Graves' early life, his experiences as a soldier in World War I, and his post-war struggles.

The book provides a raw portrayal of trench warfare and the psychological impact of the war on soldiers.

It also delves into Graves' growing disillusionment with English society and his eventual departure from England.

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Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

as probably the most famous First World War memoir.

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Mentioned by

Edward Luttwak

, as a book from which he learned about the essence of a lot of war.

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Recommended by

Ian Dunt

, describing it as a thrilling manifesto that takes down the entire male new left.

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The New Left – Part Two – Children of the Revolution

Mentioned by

Brace Belden

when discussing British boarding school culture and its potential effects.

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Episode 522: Fool Me Nonce

Recommended by

Richard Danzig

as a memoir of World War I, offering insights relevant to the situation in Ukraine.

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Mentioned by

Francis Dearnley

as a classic World War I account with a haunting passage about rescuing wounded comrades.

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Mentioned by

Dorian Lynskey

in relation to the impact of air warfare on public opinion and the appeasement policy.

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Appeasement – Part One – The Bitter Cup

Cited by Robert Conquest for comparative purposes in his book on communist megacide.

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The Work of Ernst Nolte Complete - w/ Thomas777

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Andrew Fox

to highlight the timelessness of certain communication methods, comparing current tunnel warfare tactics to those described by Robert Graves in World War I.

The Brutal & Honest Truth About Warfare in Gaza

Mentioned by

Melvyn Bragg

as an unforgettable memoir of his early life and time during the First World War.

Robert Graves

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