Author: Chris Pearson
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 1526130580
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
Mobilizing nature traces the environmental history of war and militarisation in France, from the creation of Châlons Camp in 1857 to military environmentalist policies in the twentieth century. It offers a fresh perspective on the well-known histories of the Franco-Prussian War, Western Front (1914-18), Second World War, Cold War and the anti-base campaign at Larzac, whilst uncovering the largely 'hidden' history of the numerous military bases and other installations that pepper the French countryside. Mobilising nature argues that the history of war and militarisation can only be fully understood if human and environmental histories are considered in tandem. Preparing for and conducting wars were only made possible through the active manipulation and mobilisation of topographies, climatic conditions, vegetation and animals. But the military has not monopolised the mobilisation of nature. Protesters against militarisation have consistently drawn on images of peaceful and productive civilian environments as the preferable alternative to destructive tanks and bombs. Written in an accessible style, Mobilizing nature will appeal to readers interested in modern France, environmental history, military geographies and histories, anti-military protests, and environmentalism.
Mobilizing nature
Author: Chris Pearson
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 1526130580
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
Mobilizing nature traces the environmental history of war and militarisation in France, from the creation of Châlons Camp in 1857 to military environmentalist policies in the twentieth century. It offers a fresh perspective on the well-known histories of the Franco-Prussian War, Western Front (1914-18), Second World War, Cold War and the anti-base campaign at Larzac, whilst uncovering the largely 'hidden' history of the numerous military bases and other installations that pepper the French countryside. Mobilising nature argues that the history of war and militarisation can only be fully understood if human and environmental histories are considered in tandem. Preparing for and conducting wars were only made possible through the active manipulation and mobilisation of topographies, climatic conditions, vegetation and animals. But the military has not monopolised the mobilisation of nature. Protesters against militarisation have consistently drawn on images of peaceful and productive civilian environments as the preferable alternative to destructive tanks and bombs. Written in an accessible style, Mobilizing nature will appeal to readers interested in modern France, environmental history, military geographies and histories, anti-military protests, and environmentalism.
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 1526130580
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
Mobilizing nature traces the environmental history of war and militarisation in France, from the creation of Châlons Camp in 1857 to military environmentalist policies in the twentieth century. It offers a fresh perspective on the well-known histories of the Franco-Prussian War, Western Front (1914-18), Second World War, Cold War and the anti-base campaign at Larzac, whilst uncovering the largely 'hidden' history of the numerous military bases and other installations that pepper the French countryside. Mobilising nature argues that the history of war and militarisation can only be fully understood if human and environmental histories are considered in tandem. Preparing for and conducting wars were only made possible through the active manipulation and mobilisation of topographies, climatic conditions, vegetation and animals. But the military has not monopolised the mobilisation of nature. Protesters against militarisation have consistently drawn on images of peaceful and productive civilian environments as the preferable alternative to destructive tanks and bombs. Written in an accessible style, Mobilizing nature will appeal to readers interested in modern France, environmental history, military geographies and histories, anti-military protests, and environmentalism.
The Year's Work in Modern
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Publisher: CUP Archive
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Languages : en
Pages : 670
Book Description
Publisher: CUP Archive
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 670
Book Description
Le Camp de Châlons sous l'Empire
Author: Just Berland
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Languages : fr
Pages : 376
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Languages : fr
Pages : 376
Book Description
Napoleon III and Europe
Author: Sam Stuart
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 1483150259
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Napoleon III and Europe investigates, outside the field of France's own political development, those positive changes in the organization of Europe and the world which Napoleon III effected. It examines Napoleon III's attitude towards the so-called nationality principle with regards to the Balkans, and the attention he gave to the fate of the Christian nations in European Turkey. Napoleon's role in the unification of Italy is also discussed. Comprised of 10 chapters, this book begins with an analysis of Napoleon's Balkan policy in relation to the Ottoman Empire, as well as his attitude towards the principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia. The two areas of Europe in which the problem of nationality was most acute and complex are considered, namely, the empires of the Hapsburgs and the Turks. Attention then turns to Napoleon's policy towards Italy and its unification. The process of Italian unification is discussed in relation to European politics during Napoleon III's reign. Napoleon's foreign policy on Europe and the diplomatic actions of German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck are also examined, along with his contributions to the development of European politics and culture. The final chapter is a selective bibliography of Europe between 1852 and 1890. This monograph will appeal to historians and political scientists.
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 1483150259
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Napoleon III and Europe investigates, outside the field of France's own political development, those positive changes in the organization of Europe and the world which Napoleon III effected. It examines Napoleon III's attitude towards the so-called nationality principle with regards to the Balkans, and the attention he gave to the fate of the Christian nations in European Turkey. Napoleon's role in the unification of Italy is also discussed. Comprised of 10 chapters, this book begins with an analysis of Napoleon's Balkan policy in relation to the Ottoman Empire, as well as his attitude towards the principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia. The two areas of Europe in which the problem of nationality was most acute and complex are considered, namely, the empires of the Hapsburgs and the Turks. Attention then turns to Napoleon's policy towards Italy and its unification. The process of Italian unification is discussed in relation to European politics during Napoleon III's reign. Napoleon's foreign policy on Europe and the diplomatic actions of German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck are also examined, along with his contributions to the development of European politics and culture. The final chapter is a selective bibliography of Europe between 1852 and 1890. This monograph will appeal to historians and political scientists.
The Year's Work in Modern Language Studies
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Category : Languages, Modern
Languages : en
Pages : 672
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Category : Languages, Modern
Languages : en
Pages : 672
Book Description
Biographie Universelle, Ancienne Et Moderne
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Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 1438
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Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 1438
Book Description
Catalogue of the Celebrated Collection of Paintings by Modern and Old Masters
Author: E. Secrétan
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 516
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
Nouveau Petit Larousse Illustre
Author: Pierre Athanase Larousse
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Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries, French
Languages : en
Pages : 1780
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Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries, French
Languages : en
Pages : 1780
Book Description
Guide to Microforms in Print
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Category : Microcards
Languages : en
Pages : 1360
Book Description
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Category : Microcards
Languages : en
Pages : 1360
Book Description
International Bibliography of Historical Sciences
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
Verzeichnis der exzerpierton zeitschriften: 1926, p. [XXXI]-LXVII.
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
Verzeichnis der exzerpierton zeitschriften: 1926, p. [XXXI]-LXVII.