David Drake

Paris at War: 1939-1944

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ISBN 13:: 9780674504813
author:: David Drake
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Harvard University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 520
Dimensions:: 23.6 x 14.7 x 4.6 cm
Genre:: History, World History, World War II 1939-1945
Condition:: New
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Paris at War 1939-1944 chronicles the lives of ordinary Parisians during World War II, from the city's entry into war in September 1939 to its liberation in August 1944. This account explores the experiences of working-class Parisians and those who lived under the Occupation, as well as the activities of collaborationists and the growth of the Resistance.

The book draws on diaries and reminiscences from people who endured these tumultuous years, offering a diverse cast of characters with different political views and social attitudes. It also incorporates details from police records, newspapers, radio broadcasts, and newsreels to provide a rich and nuanced portrayal of life in Paris during this period.

By examining the contingent lives of the people of Paris, David Drake sheds light on the broad rhythms and shifting moods of the city, revealing the complexities and challenges faced by its inhabitants during one of the most significant periods of modern history.

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