Mobilizing Nature

The Environmental History of War and Militarization in Modern France

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• Chris Pearson

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• Kulturgeschichte des modernen Krieges

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• 320 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Militärwesen
• Weltgeschichte

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The book examines the intricate relationship between war and the environment in France, spanning from the establishment of Châlons Camp in 1857 to contemporary military environmentalism. It sheds light on significant historical events like the Franco-Prussian War and the Cold War while revealing the overlooked military installations across the French landscape. Through extensive research and site visits, it highlights the multifaceted nature of these militarized environments, which serve as sites of conflict, experimentation, and biodiversity, influenced by various international forces.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• Einband: Hardcover