9781526745934 - to the last man: the home guard in war and popular culture de atkin, malcolm (3 resultados)
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Librería: Naval and Military Press Ltd, Uckfield, Reino UnidoNaval and Military Press Ltd
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Condición: New. Hardback, 256 pagesPublished Price £25 The Home Guard, established in 1940, was intended to wage an uncompromisingâ"and likely sacrificialâ"defence designed to delay a German invasion long enough for Britainâs regular forces to regroup. Yet the popular Dadâs Army television series has profoundly distorted public… perceptions of this organisation. As Malcolm Atkin demonstrates in this thought-provoking and meticulously researched study, the Home Guardâs image was shaped and reshaped from its inception. Drawing on official records, contemporary accounts, literature, artwork, and poetry, and setting these alongside post-war films and historical narratives, Atkin examines how myths surrounding the Home Guard emerged and were amplified by wartime propaganda and subsequent media portrayals. He further shows how the volunteersâ distinctive gallows humourâ"rooted in a long tradition of self-deprecating British military cultureâ"was lifted from its original context and transformed into the basis for the widely popular comedic representation.
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Librería: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Reino UnidoBetter World Books Ltd
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Condición: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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Librería: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Reino UnidoRevaluation Books
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Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. 257 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.
