Censorship and Propaganda in World War I - A Comprehensive History

This book demonstrates how people were kept ignorant by censorship and indoctrinated by propaganda. Censorship suppressed all information that criticized the army and government, that might trouble the population or weaken its morale. Propaganda at home emphasized the superiority of the fatherland, explained setbacks by blaming scapegoats, vilified and ridiculed the enemy, warned of the disastrous consequences of defeat and extolled duty and sacrifice. The propaganda message also infiltrated entertainment and the visual arts. Abroad it aimed to demoralize enemy troops and stir up unrest among national minorities and other marginalized groups. The many illustrations and organograms provide a clear visual demonstration of Demm''s argument.>

Product details

• Authors: Eberhard Demm, Demm Eberhard
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781784538514
• ISBN: 978-1-78453-851-4
• No. of pages: 348
• Series: International Library of Twentieth Century History; International Library of Twentieth Century History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Cultural history; Propaganda, First World War, Social & cultural history, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Censorship, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Propaganda, Social and cultural history, c 1914 to c 1918 (including WW1), Political control and freedoms, Ethical Issues: Censorship, c 1914 to c 1918 (World War One period), HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War I, Ethical issues: censorship / freedom of expression