Myth and the Greatest Generation

A Social History of Americans in World War II

Autor*innen

• Kenneth Rose

Parameter

• 384 Seiten
• 14 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Sachliteratur
• Sozialwissenschaften
• Weltgeschichte
• Zweiter Weltkrieg

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Challenging the idealized view of the World War II generation, this book critiques the narrative popularized by works like Tom Brokaw's The Greatest Generation. It explores the complexities and contradictions of this era, encouraging readers to reconsider the myths surrounding the experiences and contributions of those who lived through the war. Through a critical lens, it addresses the societal and historical contexts that shaped the perceptions of this generation, offering a more nuanced understanding of their legacy.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• Einband: Paperback