{"product_id":"the-great-war-anthropomorphic-memorabilia-a-map-of-modern-europe-in-faces-karta-sovremennoy-evropy-v-litsakh","title":"The Great War anthropomorphic memorabilia. [A Map of Modern Europe in Faces] Karta sovremennoy Evropy v litsakh.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Great War anthropomorphic memorabilia. [A Map of Modern Europe in Faces] Karta sovremennoy Evropy v litsakh. Postcard.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoscow: Safronov, Prydilchikov \u0026amp; Co, 1914.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal multi-color lithograph. Creased, dusted, yellowed; edges lightly worn. Overall in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA World War I propaganda piece featuring a caricaturistic depiction of Europe, portraying each country’s attitude towards the impending war in a joking, cartoonish manner. The map on the front of the card is accompanied by a poem on the back, explaining the image details in simplistic, memorable rhymes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermany is described as an old (female) warrior nudging Austria into its side, while Austria is sending frightened glances towards Serbia, who has a small as a dime, yet strong fist. The countries avoiding conflict are portrayed as a slithering fish (Romania), a dame with a flower bouquet (Italy), a scared bear (Switzerland), etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllies of the Russian Empire are depicted in a more complimentary manner. England is not wasting time and sending the navy, while France is letting her eaglets loose on Germany. Belgium even gets rewarded with a laurel wreath for its bravery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRussia itself is portrayed as a fine, large man, good-humored and strong. It is stated that \u003cem\u003ehe is amiable for now, but if he gets angry it will be bad\u003c\/em\u003e. The poem ends with a request for Germany: \u003cem\u003e[Germany! Don’t get on the guy’s nerves, \/ Hurry up - and get away, \/ Or else his teeth \/ Will tear you into pieces!]\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Biblionne Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52351814828344,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/6511\/0072\/files\/26L-15_1Large.jpg?v=1778578987","url":"https:\/\/biblionnerarebooks.com\/products\/the-great-war-anthropomorphic-memorabilia-a-map-of-modern-europe-in-faces-karta-sovremennoy-evropy-v-litsakh","provider":"Biblionne Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}