Second Hand Writing the Great War
Sir James Edmonds and the Official Histories, 1915–1948
Series : Cass Series: Military History and Policy
Author : Andrew Green
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Condition
Very good condition. Laminated boards are clean and bright with light shelf wear only. Binding is sound and the book remains clean and tidy internally, with the text and photographic plates well preserved. A smart, very presentable copy.
Details
General - Pages : 239 | Images : Illustrated with black-and-white photographic plates | Publisher : Frank Cass | Place of Publication : United Kingdom / USA | Language : English
Hardback - Year of Publication : 2003 | Edition : First Edition | Size : 240mm x 160mm | ISBN : 9780714654959
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A detailed study of Sir James Edmonds and the creation of the British official histories of the First World War. Andrew Green examines how the official histories were planned, researched, written and revised between 1915 and 1948, exploring the motives of the authorities who sponsored them, the influence of official and military politics, and the literary and historical choices made by the writers involved.
The book focuses especially on several of the most controversial campaign volumes, including Gallipoli, the Somme, Third Ypres and the German offensive of March 1918. It is an important study for readers interested in First World War historiography, British official history, military writing, Sir James Edmonds and the shaping of public understanding of the Great War. The volume includes black-and-white illustrations, notes, bibliography and index.
