Victors and Vanquished: The German Influence on Army and Church in France after 1870

by Allan Mitchell

Overview

Mitchell focuses on two important national institutions - the French republican army and the Roman Catholic church - who were attempting to reconsolidate their prerogatives within the still fragile framework of the newly formed Third Republic. Influenced by German models, French reformers advocated universal military conscription and compulsory primary education, which the military and religious hierarchy viewed as threats to their traditional authority.

Originally published in 1984.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780807897294
Publisher:	The University of North Carolina Press
Publication date:	01/06/2011
Edition description:	1
Pages:	183
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.10(d)

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Mitchell's detailed study completes his trilogy on German influences in France in areas such as political change, military restructuring, religious antagonisms, and finally, social reform. He ultimately concludes that France, unlike England, did not choose the German model of social welfare until confronted by the 'shock of two world wars.' Highly recommended.—Choice

Editorial Reviews

"Mitchell's detailed study completes his trilogy on German influences in France in areas such as political change, military restructuring, religious antagonisms, and finally, social reform. He ultimately concludes that France, unlike England, did not choose the German model of social welfare until confronted by the 'shock of two world wars.' Highly recommended."--"Choice"

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