Routledge - Writing War in Britain and France, 1370-1854

Explore the emotional history of conflict through Writing War in Britain and France, 1370-1854. This scholarly work brings together leading experts in medieval, early modern, eighteenth-century, and Romantic studies to examine how war was expressed through the written word over six centuries. The collection of essays traces the shifts and continuities in the emotional register of war as recorded in historical texts. By analyzing various genres of writing, sites of utterance, and the contexts of publication and reception, this book provides a deep look into how emotions related to conflict changed alongside the nature of warfare itself. It is an essential resource for students and historians interested in the intersection of literature, emotion, and military history in Britain and France.