2. About the Author
French novelist, dramatist, and
short-storywriter
Alphonse wasn’t very well
educated,
wrote his first novel at the age of
fourteen
Many of Alphonse’s works drew
inspiration from instances of his life.
8. 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.
9. 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.
11. 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..
12. 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
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.