Schivelbusch, Wolfgang, 1941-,

The culture of defeat : on national trauma, mourning, and recovery / Wolfgang Schivelbusch ; translated by Jefferson Chase. - 403 pages ; 22 cm.

'A Metropolitan book.'

Includes bibliographical references (p. [295]-391) and index.

9780312423193 RM141.00


Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871--Psychological aspects.
World War, 1914-1918--Psychological aspects.
World War, 1914-1918--Germany.
Defeat (Psychology)--Case studies.
National characteristics--Case studies.
Military history, Modern--Case studies.


United States--History--Psychological aspects.--Civil War, 1861-1865
Southern States--Social conditions--1865-1945.
France--Social conditions--19th century.
Germany--Social conditions--1918-1933.