Written during the First World War, this book offers a unique perspective on the conflict from the point of view of colonized peoples. From Africa to Asia to the Americas, Butler examines the responses of native populations to the war and its impact on their lives. A fascinating read for anyone interested in history from a global perspective.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.