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France and the Second World War: Resistance, Occupation and Liberation
Paperback
Main Details
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France and the Second World War: Resistance, Occupation and Liberation
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Peter Davies
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| Series | Introductions to History |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback | | Pages:160 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138 |
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| Category/Genre | Second world war |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780415238977
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| Classifications | Dewey:944.0816 |
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| Audience | | Undergraduate | | Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly | | Professional & Vocational | |
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| Illustrations |
black & white illustrations
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Taylor & Francis Ltd
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| Imprint |
Routledge
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| Publication Date |
28 September 2000 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
France and the Second World War is a concise introduction to a crucial and controversial period of French history. During World War Two, France suffered the dramatic experience of occupation by the Germans and the legacy of this traumatic time has lived on until today, to the enduring fascination of historians and students. France and the Second World War provides a fresh balanced insight into the events of this era of conflict, exploring the key themes of: occupation as a social, economic and political phenomenon the Vichy regime and the politics of collaboration the resistance, resistors and their ideology the liberation the legacy of the wartime period.
Author Biography
Peter Davies is Lecturer in History at the University of Huddersfield. His books include The National Front in France (Routledge, 1999).
Reviews'This book is most definitely worthy of a read and is more than worth the purchasing price.' - Leslie JR Obre, Scottish Association of Teachers of History - History Teaching Review
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