Jackson, Julian
France: The Dark Years, 1940-1944
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199254576
- author:
- Jackson, Julian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 688
- Dimensions:
- 23.37 x 15.85 x 3.73 centimetres
- Genre:
- European history: Second World War
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Julian Jackson's comprehensive study of the German occupation of France between 1940 and 1944 offers a detailed examination of collaboration, resistance, persecution, and cultural life under Occupation. By tracing the experiences of ordinary people and the conflicting memories of the Vichy years, this volume uncovers the complex legacy of the period.
The author explores the nature of collaboration and resistance, as well as the purge trials that followed, providing a nuanced understanding of the occupation's impact on France. This book sheds light on the enduring debate about the Vichy years in France, ensuring that even today, the country continues to grapple with its complex history.
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