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Transnational outrage The death and commemoration of Edith Cavell /

The execution of British matron Edith Cavell by occupying German forces was portrayed by the allies as one of the key atrocities of the Great War. This book recovers and interprets the worldwide reaction to Cavell's death, exploring its contextual relationship within imperial and international...

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Main Authors: Pickles, Katie.
Published:
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Subjects:
Cavell, Edith. > Death and burial.
World War, 1914-1918 > Atrocities.
World War, 1914-1918 > Atrocities > Public opinion.
Public opinion.
European history > Belgium.
First World War > Belgium.
Social & cultural history > Belgium.
Nursing > Belgium.
Gender studies: women > Belgium.
History.
Online Access: http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9780230286085
Summary: The execution of British matron Edith Cavell by occupying German forces was portrayed by the allies as one of the key atrocities of the Great War. This book recovers and interprets the worldwide reaction to Cavell's death, exploring its contextual relationship within imperial and international history, as well women's history and gender history.
Item Description: Electronic book text.
Epublication based on: 9781403986078, 2007.
Carrier Form: 296 p.
ISBN: 9781403986078
9780230286085 :
0230286089 :
CLC: K143
Contents: Introduction PART I: ENDINGS Pathway to Death: Arrest and Trial Gendered Execution: Dying Like a Woman Thrills of Horror and Waves of Outrage: Diffusing Propaganda Who was this heroine?: Representation and Reality PART II: BEGINNINGS The Geography of Stone: Placing Traditional Monuments Homes and Hospitals: Locating Medical Memorials The Legacy of Care: Women Helping Women Cultural Imperialism and Naming: Embodied Spirits and Memory in the Landscape Conclusion Bibliography.

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