Publisher's Synopsis
""The Soul of the C.R.B.: A French View of the Hoover Relief Work"" is a historical book written by Madeleine Saint-Rene Taillandier in 1919. The book provides a detailed account of the work of the Commission for Relief in Belgium (C.R.B.) during World War I. The C.R.B. was an organization established by Herbert Hoover, who later became the President of the United States, to provide food relief to the people of Belgium who were suffering from the effects of the war. Taillandier, a French journalist, was a witness to the work of the C.R.B. and provides a unique perspective on the organization's efforts. She describes the challenges faced by the C.R.B. in providing food to the people of Belgium, including the difficulties of transportation and distribution. She also discusses the impact of the relief work on the people of Belgium and the role of the C.R.B. in shaping international relations.The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the humanitarian efforts of the C.R.B. during a critical period in world history. It provides a valuable perspective on the work of the organization and its impact on the people of Belgium. The book is recommended for anyone interested in the history of humanitarian relief efforts or the history of World War I.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
