Soldier and Peasant in French Popular Culture, 1766-1870

A study of the differing views of the conscript based on evidence along the eastern border of France. The popular idea of the swaggering military folk-hero, a potent image for the peasant-conscript, contrasts with the elitist viewof conscription as "the nation in arms".

List of contents

Introduction
Images of the soldier
The soldier's tale
Conscripts and volunteers
The serving soldier: friend and foe
The veteran
Conclusion: "two races of men"?

About the author

David M. Hopkin

Summary

A study of the differing views of the conscript based on evidence along the eastern border of France. The popular idea of the swaggering military folk-hero, a potent image for the peasant-conscript, contrasts with the elitist viewof conscription as "the nation in arms".

Product details

• Authors: David M Hopkin, David M. Hopkin
• Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.08.2013
• EAN: 9781843838432
• ISBN: 978-1-84383-843-2
• No. of pages: 408
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 21 mm
• Weight: 572 g
• Series: Royal Historical Society Studies in History; Royal Historical Society Studi; Royal Historical Society Studies in History; Royal Historical Society Studi; Royal Historical Society Studies in History New Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous