Paris War Days: Diary of an American

"Paris War Days: Diary of an American" by Charles Inman Barnard is a real-time record of Paris during the summer of 1914 as Europe plunged into World War I. Through diary entries, the book captures the mood of the city as France prepared for war, showing both the excitement and fear that gripped the population. Barnard describes how the assassination that sparked the conflict reshaped French society, creating a sense of united purpose among the people. He paints a picture of troop mobilization, the changing roles of women, and the daily lives of Parisians as they faced the looming conflict. It's a story of how a city prepared for war, filled with both tension and moments of everyday life.