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The early twentieth century is usually remembered as an era of rising nationalism and military hostility, culminating in the disaster of the First World War. This book explores the role of artists and writers in the formation of a modern, secular peace movement in Britain, and the impact of ideas about 'positive peace' on their artistic practice.

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“Lavishly illustrated . . . written in a lively style . . . Ms. Brockington deftly focuses on an important yet often neglected facet of Modernism.”—William Anthony Hay, Wall Street Journal

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"Photos, rarely reproduced art, and thorough documentation of sources demonstrate considerable archival sleuthing."—Russell T. Clement, Library Journal -- Russell T. Clement * Library Journal *

Above the Battlefield

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    A Hardback by Grace Brockington

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      Publisher Yale University Press
      Published 15 October 2010
      ISBN-13 9780300151954
      978-0300151954
      ISBN-10 0300151950
      Also in:
      History of art Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000 Pressure groups

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The early twentieth century is usually remembered as an era of rising nationalism and military hostility, culminating in the disaster of the First World War. This book explores the role of artists and writers in the formation of a modern, secular peace movement in Britain, and the impact of ideas about 'positive peace' on their artistic practice.

      Trade Review

      “Lavishly illustrated . . . written in a lively style . . . Ms. Brockington deftly focuses on an important yet often neglected facet of Modernism.”—William Anthony Hay, Wall Street Journal

      -- William Anthony Hay * Wall Street Journal *
      "Photos, rarely reproduced art, and thorough documentation of sources demonstrate considerable archival sleuthing."—Russell T. Clement, Library Journal -- Russell T. Clement * Library Journal *

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