Alphonse Daudet (1840 –1897)

About the Author

 French novelist, dramatist, and short-storywriterAlphonse wasn’t very well educated,wrote his first novel at the age of fourteenMany of Alphonse’s works drew inspiration from instances of his life.

His Books

Franco Prussian War(1870-71)

The Franco-Prussian War or Franco-German War often referred to in France as the War of 1870 (19 July 1870 – 10 May 1871),

was a conflict between the Second French Empire of

Napoleon III and the German states of the

North German Confederation led by the Kingdom of Prussia.

Alsace-Lorraine

The Imperial Territory of Alsace-Lorraine was a territory created by the German Empire in 1871 after it

annexed most of Alsace and the Moselle department of Lorraine

following its victory in the Franco-Prussian War.

The Impact of War on People

The effects of war on people are varied and dependent upon many different

factors. Soldiers are effected by war in ways that are different from their families, who are also victims. Other victims of war include citizens of wartorn countries, who are often affected both psychologically as

well as physically..

War affects all people and alters life dramatically, as its effects can be both physical injury of

varying degrees of severity and the dangerous invisible wounds caused by psychological trauma

and stress

Effects of war on children

Millions of children and young people worldwide are affected by armed conflict. They are confronted with physical harm, violence, danger, exploitation, fear and loss. Many children are forced to flee. Some

witness the death of loved ones. Some are forced to pull the trigger

themselves.

Communities are ripped apart and can no longer provide a secure

environment for children. Adults are busy surviving, parents have

little time for their children. Schools and playgrounds are

damaged or taken over by armed groups.

During conflict, children and young people’s rights are violated on a massive scale; their rights to be protected from violence, abuse

and neglect, to live in dignity and be supported to develop to their

full potential.