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Author Pearson, Chris, 1979- author.

Title Mobilizing nature : the environmental history of war and militarization in modern France / Chris Pearson.

Publication Info. Manchester : Manchester University Press 2016
©2012

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 336 pages) : illustrations, maps.
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Series Cultural History of Modern War
Cultural history of modern war.
Summary This book traces the environmental history of war and militarisation in France, from the creation of Chalons Camp in 1857 to military environmentalist policies in the twentieth century. It offers a fresh perspective on the well-known histories of the Franco-Prussian War, Western Front (1914-18), Second World War, Cold War and the anti-base campaign at Larzac, whilst uncovering the largely 'hidden' history of the numerous military bases and other installations that pepper the French countryside. Mobilising nature argues that the history of war and militarisation can only be fully understood if human and environmental histories are considered in tandem. Preparing for and conducting wars were only made possible through the active manipulation and mobilisation of topographies, climatic conditions, vegetation and animals.
Bibliography Includes bibliography and index.
Contents The emperor's new camp (1857-70) -- Militarized environments during the 'terrible year' (1870-71) -- Remaking militarized environments in the wake of defeat (1871-1914) -- The 'mangled earth' of the trenches (1914-18) -- Demilitarization and militarization (1918-40) -- Occupied territories (1940-67) -- 'A (very) large military camp': the militarization of postwar France -- Opposing militarized environments -- 'Greening' militarized environments.
Note Description based on print version record.
Subject War -- Environmental aspects -- France -- History.
France -- History -- 19th century.
France -- History -- 20th century.
War -- Environmental aspects. (OCoLC)fst01170340
France. (OCoLC)fst01204289
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Real Estate -- General.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Environmental -- General.
Chronological Term 1800-1999
Genre/Form History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Pearson. Mobilizing nature. The environmental history of war and militarization in modern France. Manchester : Manchester University Press 2012 9780719084393 (OCoLC)782105704
ISBN 9781781705018 (electronic bk.)
1781705011 (electronic bk.)
9781526130587 (electronic bk.)
1526130580 (electronic bk.)
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