The Book of the Poppy
By: Chris McNab
Contributors: Royal British Legion
Publisher: The History Press
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Stroud
Language: eng
Number of pages: 158
ISBN-13: 9780750960496; 9780750961264
Subjects: Disabled veterans; Services for; History; Remembrance Sunday; Royal British Legion
Description: The Book of the Poppy is published to coincide with the 2014 Poppy Appeal and the centenary of the beginning of World War I. Its aim is not only to provide understanding about the history of this unique symbol and the vital work of the Royal British Legion (RBL) Poppy Appeal, but also to inspire relfection on what the poppy has meant to past and present generations. The heart of the book focuses naturally on the Great War dead, symbolised in the blood-red flower. They not only include British casualties, but also those of the Commonwealth nations and of Britain's former enemies.
Notes: Published in association with the Royal British Legion.

Includes bibliographical references.