E-BOOKS '14 - '18 The Belgian input during WW I - a collection of literary works available on CD-ROM an initiatif from Herman Declerck, owner of the website of Pervijze

Preface

The war campaign of the Belgian army can be divided into 3 periods of time. First, the German invasion that advanced the front line into Belgium, August 4, 1914 and ended with the start of the Battle of the Yser in October 1914. Second, the Battle of the Yser and the so-called 'Great Guard at the Yser' from October 1914 until September 1918. Third, the offensive for the liberation that ended with the Armistice on November 11, 1918.
Because of the glorious Belgian resistance against the powerful German enemy, the Belgian army had an important influence during the course of war. However the death toll was extremely high in proportion to the size of the army. About 42.000 Belgian soldiers died during the war. History pays little attention to this.

Purpose

Although many books are available in libraries, antique bookshops or on auction sites, it is now more convenient to view these on CD-ROM. The purpose of this site is to offer a digital library of these books chronicling the role of the Belgian army during and shortly thereafter the war. These books can now be bought on CD-ROM.

Working method

Each book has been scanned page by page (or by two pages) and is offered on CD-ROM in the jpg and pdf formats :

• in jpg format : each separate scan makes it easy to select pictures or maps, and printing parts of the text very simple.
• in pdf-format : the complete book can be read at your computer screen (in Acrobat Reader) and pages can be printed or searched without any problem.

Prices

to determine the prices, the following parameters have been used :

• 0,025 Euro (2,5 eurocent by page)
• 4 Euro fixed for packing-, administration- and postage costs, only for Belgium (if not stipulated otherwise). Outside Belgium the price will be a little higher depending on the country to send to.

Prices in British Pounds or Dollars on demand.

Together with the description of the books it's possible in most of the cases to see the contents of the books. The total price is already indicated without the fixed costs.

Depending on the size of the books, it's also possible to obtain several books on just one CD-ROM. This helps to keep the costs low. Sending one CD-ROM containing more than one book, costs as much as a CD-ROM with only one book.