1999, ISBN: 0712665137

[EAN: 9780712665131], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 4.11], [PU: Vintage Publishing, United Kingdom, London], OUSBY IAN OCCUPATION THE ORDEAL OF FRANCE 1940 1944, The real story of t… Más…

[EAN: 9780712665131], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 4.11], [PU: Vintage Publishing, United Kingdom, London], OUSBY IAN OCCUPATION THE ORDEAL OF FRANCE 1940 1944, The real story of the Occupation uncovers a reality more complex, more human and ultimately more moving than the myths which have grown after the event. Defeat in 1940 left the French so demoralized that they readily supported the Vichy regime, committed not just to pragmatic collaborations but to finding scapegoats for the nations disgrace. Jews and Communitsts because the chief victims of a witch-hunt which left plenty of scope for private grudges as well. Resistance came late: the Occupation was fourteen months old before the first German solider was killed. The public mood changed only as the Reich's original correctness gave way to brutality, and as events outside France prefigured possible German defeat. But even as Liberation approached, resistance was far from being the mass army of later myth. Different visions of who should inherit France complicated the pursuit of collaborators and foreshadowed the chaos of post-war politics. During the Occupation selfishness, bigotry and cowardice played parts as great as courage and idealism. They left a 'poisoned memory' which persists even today. But others should not feel superior. In such an ordeal, who can claim they would have done better? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged., Books<

1999, ISBN: 9780712665131

New Ed 384 Seiten Taschenbuch, Größe: 23 x 15.2 x 3 cm Medienartikel von Book Broker Berlin sind stets in gebrauchsfähigem ordentlichen Zustand. Dieser Artikel weist folgende Merkmale auf… Más…

New Ed 384 Seiten Taschenbuch, Größe: 23 x 15.2 x 3 cm Medienartikel von Book Broker Berlin sind stets in gebrauchsfähigem ordentlichen Zustand. Dieser Artikel weist folgende Merkmale auf: Altersentsprechend nachgedunkelte/saubere Seiten in fester Bindung. Deutlich belesen/bestoßen. Buchschnitt staubfleckig. Versandkostenfreie Lieferung , [PU:Pimlico,]<