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Warrior Nation: Images of War in British Popular Culture, 1850-2000
Michael Paris
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War has always been close to the centre of British culture, but never more so than in the period since 1850. "Warrior Nation" explores the way in which images of battle, both literary and visual, have been constructed in British fiction and popular culture since this time. The rise of war reporting has helped to shape a society fascinated by conflict, and the development of mass communications has aided in the creation of mass-produced martial heroes and the relation of epic adventures for political ends. To achieve national goals, the notion of war has been promoted as an activity of ... Read more
War has always been close to the centre of British culture, but never more so than in the period since 1850. "Warrior Nation" explores the way in which images of battle, both literary and visual, have been constructed in British fiction and popular culture since this time. The rise of war reporting has helped to shape a society fascinated by conflict, and the development of mass communications has aided in the creation of mass-produced martial heroes and the relation of epic adventures for political ends. To achieve national goals, the notion of war has been promoted as an activity of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
Number of Pages
312
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781861891457
SKU
V9781861891457
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Ref
99-50
About Michael Paris
Michael Paris is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Historical and Critical Studies at the University of Central Lancashire. His most recent book is The First World War and Popular Cinema (1999).
Reviews for Warrior Nation: Images of War in British Popular Culture, 1850-2000
'Ever wondered why Britain has fought and won so many wars? Paris's fascinating book goes a long way to answer this question ... Paris has created a compelling insight into why Britain responded to the call of arms.' -The Good Book Guide 'an absorbing and thought-provoking survey of the presentation of war in popular culture ... It is impossible ... Read more