The Blood of Our Sons: Men, Women and the Renegotiation of British Citizenship During the Great War
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| Rating | : | 4.37 (929 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1403967105 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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Very Good LLC I used this in a project analyzing the role of WWI in the British woman's vote. It provides many primary sources and a multifaceted analysis of the subject. It's very lengthy and in-depth but not too difficult to read.The author had a good background in the subject and a lot of authority, making this an excellent secondary source.The book came in good condition and arrive promptly.. "Five Stars" according to Emma Mildred Gould. This book was written by my son 's wife--and I prdered extra copies fpr my grandchildren.. Tough read, but good book Suzanne Burt I was assigned this book for a class and although it is a difficult read, someone's doctoral dissertation, it's a unique look on gender roles in WWI Great Britain. If this is a subject that interests you, absolutely read this book. If you are looking for a fun read, you may want to skip it!
'Well-written, lively and convincing' - Bertrand Taithe, War in History
. She received her Ph.D. NICOLETTA GULLACE is the Hortense Cavis Shepherd Assistant Professor at the University of New Hampshire, Durham, USA, where she teaches History and International Affairs. in History from the University of California, Berkeley, USA
Proclaiming women's exemplary service to the nation, feminist organizations tapped into a public culture that celebrated military service while denigrating those who opposed the war. Through recruiting activities such as handing out white feathers to reputed 'cowards' and offering petticoats to unenlisted 'shirkers', female war enthusiasts drew national attention to the fact that manhood alone was an inadequate marker of civic responsibility. Drawing on the vast range of popular and official sources, Gullace reveals that the war had revolutionary implications for women who wished to vote and for men who were expected to fight.. In this ground-breaking study of the complex relationship between war, gender, and citizenship in Great Britain during World War I, Nicoletta Gullace shows how the assault on civilian masculinity led directly to women's suffrage