Robert Tombs

The War Against Paris, 1871

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ISBN 13:
9780521287845
author:
Robert Tombs
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Cambridge University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
1981
Pages:
272
Genre:
History Textbook
Condition:
New
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£24.48

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The War Against Paris, 1871 by Robert Tombs is a detailed study of the role of the army in the Paris Commune of 1871. Based on extensive archival research, this book sheds new light on the policy of the government and the challenges of using an army in a civil war. The author examines the composition and organization of the army, its weaknesses and their impact on government policy, as well as the steps taken to improve morale and discipline. The book also explores the state of mind of officers and men, and the conduct of the army in battle, ultimately leading to one of the bloodiest and least understood social conflicts in modern European history. By casting new light on this pivotal event, Tombs provides a nuanced understanding of the suppression of the Comune, resulting in the loss of around 20,000 lives.

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