The Great War and Modern Memory
2005-06-03T05:03:19-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNDAwXC8xNjUyNTgtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==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.
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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