Bloomsbury Outcast Europe: Refugees and Relief Workers Book

Explore a unique perspective on the massive human movements that defined the long Second World War era. Outcast Europe covers the period from 1936 to 1948, a time when approximately 60 million people were forced from their homes or fled due to conflict. This historical account provides a detailed look at the lives of those displaced by war and the systems built to support them. Readers will learn about the specific experiences of Spanish Republicans fleeing Franco in 1939, French civilians escaping the Nazi invasion in 1940, and the millions displaced by the Third Reich. The book also examines the development of both state and voluntary organizations created to assist the homeless and displaced populations during this era of total war. It is an essential read for anyone interested in military history and the social impacts of global conflict.