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Not Forgotten Neil Oliver

Not Forgotten By Neil Oliver

Not Forgotten by Neil Oliver


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Originally published to tie in with the highly acclaimed Channel Four series fronted by Ian Hislop, this is the hidden and often moving story of Britain's coming of age in the First World War

Not Forgotten Summary

Not Forgotten: The Great War and Our Modern Memory by Neil Oliver

There are 37,780 First World War memorials in Britain, listing names from all walks of life -- estates, villages, places of work. They stand as landmarks to a defining period in British history -- and yet one which is in danger of slipping away from popular memory. NOT FORGOTTEN is a revealing look at the untold stories that lie behind these lists of names -- stories of the impact of World War One on British society, the echoes of which can still be felt today. More than a conflict overseas, it was the catalyst for an extraordinary period of rapid and radical change to the social, cultural and political fabric of the nation. Social restrictions on women were revolutionised, from jobs and the vote to new freedoms in dress, behaviour and sexuality. The class system was thrown into disarray, both at home and on the front lines; roles were reversed in family life for a large part of the population, through bereavement, evacuation and children put to work in munitions factories. And as the state took drastic measures to cope with this turmoil, so the foundations were laid for the society in which we live today.

Not Forgotten Reviews

"* 'An important and poignant Christmas success.' - Bookseller * 'Oliver has written a deeply moving book about a war that is rapidly receding in our national consciousness... This book tells not merely of captains and kings, but of the ordinary men who battled, and the women who cared for them, more than 90 years ago. They deserve to be remembered.' - Daily Express"

About Neil Oliver

Neil Oliver is a writer, historian and television presenter. A leading archaeologist, he has worked on many sites, including the battlefields of Zululand, and is co-author of TWO MEN IN A TRENCH. He is thirty-four and lives in Glasgow.

Additional information

GOR001647077
9780340898734
0340898739
Not Forgotten: The Great War and Our Modern Memory by Neil Oliver
Used - Good
Paperback
Hodder & Stoughton General Division
2006-06-29
320
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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