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| | Paris 1918 by David Dutton |
 | | The 17th Earl of Derby is best known for his role in forming the Liverpool Pals battalion in 1914 and the introduction of the Derby scheme of enlistment, on the eve of conscription, in 1916. |
 | | How Derby came to be the ambassador in Paris at this time is a story in its own right, as he had no experience as a diplomat, and could not speak French. |
 | | While obviously not dealing with life at the front, the book does provide us with a fresh perspective on the experience of war and conflict, and there are numerous mentions of some of the leading military characters of the day, many of whom will be familiar to the reader. |
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