Description
Book SynopsisA comparative study of the cultural impact of the Great War on British and German societies. Taking medievalism as a mode of public commemorations as its focus, this book unravels the British and German search for historical continuity and meaning in the shadow of an unprecedented human catastrophe.
Trade ReviewReview of the hardback: '… a stimulating book …' German Historical Institute London: Bulletin
Review of the hardback: '… a first-class piece of work that will inspire and intrigue any reader.' Journal of Modern History
Review of the hardback: '… a model of comparative archival research …' English Historical Review
Review of the hardback: 'Goebel's study is (almost) a paradigm for a comparative cultural history of the Great War.' Contemporary European History
Review of the hardback: 'I expected this to be a merely interesting book, but I found it a fascinating one.' H-German
Review of the hardback: 'Goebel is to be congratulated for identifying a fascinating subject and presenting the results of his comparative research in a clear and lively account. He has put methodological approaches associated with the 'new' cultural history – interdisciplinarity, sensitivity to cultural artefacts, analysis of discourses – to excellent use in a core field of comparative history.' German History
Review of the hardback: 'Both medievalists and modern historians will benefit from reading this comparative study.' Central European History
Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Catastrophe and continuity: the place of the war dead in history; 2. Mission and defence: the nature of the conflict; 3. Destruction and endurance: the war experience; 4. Chivalry and cruelty: the soldiers' character and conduct; 5. Regeneration and salvation: the prospects for the living and the dead; Conclusion.
