Geoff Dyer, Wade Davis (Introduction)
The Missing of the Somme
- ISBN 13:
- 9781782119265
- author:
- Geoff Dyer, Wade Davis (Introduction)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Canongate Books Main edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.5 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, Edwardian and Early 20th Century 1901-1913, Geoff Dyer, Wade Davis,The Missing of the Somme,Canongate Books,1782119264,Military History,c 1914 to c 1918 (including WW1),History / Military History,20th century history: c 19
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Missing of the Somme is a thought-provoking exploration of war and remembrance. It weaves together various forms of memory and commemoration, including photographs, films, poetry, sculptures, graveyards, and ceremonies, to shed light on our understanding of the Great War.
This book offers a nuanced examination of the ways in which we remember and reflect on conflict, and how these memories shape our relationship with history.
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