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 Tom Brokaw's "The Greatest Generation." It explores the complexities and contradictions of this era, examining how myth-making has shaped public perception and historical memory. By deconstructing the glorified image of the generation, the author invites readers to reconsider the realities faced by those who lived through the war and its aftermath, offering a more nuanced understanding of their experiences and legacies.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• Einband: Hardcover