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Routledge - Writing the Great War: Sir James Edmonds

Name: Routledge - Writing the Great War: Sir James Edmonds
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Explore the massive undertaking of the Official Histories of World War I with this scholarly work from Routledge. Spanning from 1915 to 1948, this project was a venture of unprecedented scale and complexity that took over three decades to complete. This book examines the role of Sir James Edmonds and the individuals responsible for producing such an immense historical record. Readers will investigate the motivations behind the project, questioning whether the goal was to inform the public or if darker political motives were at play. The text looks closely at the authors who held exclusive access to records that remained classified for decades. It addresses the debate over whether these historians sought to present the facts and lessons of the war truthfully, or if they produced highly partial accounts as many critics have claimed. This is an essential read for those interested in military history, policy, and the complex relationship between historical documentation and political influence.

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Examines the 33-year process of writing the Official Histories of World War I.

Investigates the roles and responsibilities of those behind this large-scale historical project.

Analyzes the tension between providing truthful historical lessons and potential political motivations.

Explores the impact of authors having exclusive access to long-term classified records.

Addresses critical debates regarding the impartiality of the official historical accounts.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: paperback
ASIN: 0714684309
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Europe
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 12 August 2004
Listed Since: 05 February 2007

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