The Lasting War - Society and Identity in Britain, France and Germany after 1945 (Hardcover)

This book explores the ways in which personal and social identities in Britain, France, and Germany were shaped by the lasting impact of the Second World War.It strengthens the case for considering war trauma from a comparative European perspective. It encourages greater understanding of the dynamics of memory and identity. It accommodates both national and supra-national experiences, thus contributing to a modern European historiography. It provides a concise yet illuminating snapshot of the reconstruction of European societies in the aftermath of World War II.The Second World War brought suffering and trauma to the people of Europe on an unprecedented scale. This volume addresses World War II as a common European trauma by focusing on key trans-national developments and comparing the different wars as experienced by three similar civilian populations.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2008
First published:	2008
Editors:	M Riera • G. Schaffer
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	277
ISBN-13:	978-0-230-50671-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Humanities > History > World history > From 1900 > Postwar, from 1945 Books > History > British & Irish history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > History > World history > From 1900 > Postwar, from 1945 Promotions
LSN:	0-230-50671-2
Barcode:	9780230506718

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