The Great War and Modern Memory

Professor Fussell talked about his book, The Great War and Modern Memory, published by Oxford University Press. He described this history of… read more

Professor Fussell talked about his book, The Great War and Modern Memory, published by Oxford University Press. He described this history of World War I and his experience writing it. He also talked about his book, Doing Battle: The Making of a Skeptic, an autobiography of his experience in WWII and as a scholar. Professor Fussell also analyzed the work of popular authors Martin Gilbert, John Keegan, and Tim O’Brien. The author answered audience questions following his talk. close

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  • Paul Fussell Professor Emeritus University of Pennsylvania->English Department
  • Robert Housch General Manager Greystone's American History Store

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The Great War and Modern Memory

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Location:
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
First Aired:
Sep 29, 2001 | 11:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Oct 02, 2005 | 5:03pm EDT | C-SPAN 3

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  • Sep 29, 2001 | 11:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 30, 2001 | 8:04pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 14, 2002 | 1:00am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • May 30, 2005 | 5:06pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • May 31, 2005 | 5:03am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 03, 2005 | 5:03am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 05, 2005 | 5:03am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Sep 28, 2005 | 5:03am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Oct 01, 2005 | 5:03am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Oct 02, 2005 | 5:03pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
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