There is more than one author with this name. Dr. David Parker was a headmaster for many years. After attaining his PhD, he moved to Devon and joined the new University of Plymouth’s Faculty of Education, first as History lecturer, then as Masters Programme Director, and finally as International Masters Programme Project Manager. He has written many articles for popular journals, as well as several books. He lives in Exeter.
Today, European nations still use stamps to commemorate aspects of a nation's culture, history and achievements. The glorification of the Fuhrer and Germany on the stamps of countries he most oppressed was inevitable, but many issues are ambiguous and indicative of the rival ethnic and political forces striving to attain influence and power.
Thematically divided, this fascinating study explores the experiences of many of Devon's people during the First World War: soldiers; aliens and spies (real and imagined); and finally the controversies surrounding farming and agriculture. It provides a moving tribute to the price paid by Devon and its people during the War to End all Wars.