Remembering Karelia

A Family's Story of Displacement during and after the Finnish Wars

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• Karen Armstrong

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• 172 Seiten
• 7 Lesestunden

• Ethnographie

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Set against the backdrop of June 1944, the narrative explores the profound impact of the loss of Karelia on the Finnish population, particularly the forced relocation of nearly 11% of Finns. Through a family's memoirs, it delves into the struggles faced during the war years, the emotional and physical toll of resettlement, and the broader societal repercussions experienced by Finns from 1939 to the late 1950s. The book highlights resilience amidst trauma, revealing how individuals navigated the challenges of a changing landscape.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
• Einband: Hardcover