Jackson, Julian
France on Trial: The Case of Marshal Pétain
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141993096
- author:
- Jackson, Julian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Biography, Military, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Trial of a Nation: France on Trial by Julian Jackson The photograph of Marshal Philippe Petain shaking hands with Hitler in 1940 shocked the French population, marking a turning point in the country's history. Five years later, Petain stood trial for his conduct during the Occupation, a trial that would reveal the complexities of France's collaboration with Germany. Julian Jackson explores this pivotal moment in French history, examining the events leading up to the armistice, the Vichy regime, and the aftermath of the war. Through Petain's trial, Jackson sheds light on the central crisis of twentieth-century French history, including the defeat of 1940 and the signing of the armistice. This book is a nuanced exploration of the politics and personal drama that defined France's experience during World War II, and how the country sought to claim its past in order to shape its future. By examining the trial of Marshal Petain, Jackson provides a unique insight into the complexities of French history, revealing the ways in which different national factions sought to interpret and claim the past.
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