Bronzes to bullets : Vichy and the destruction of French public statuary, 1941-1944 / Kirrily Freeman.
| Author/creator | Freeman, Kirrily |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Stanford, Calif. : Stanford University Press, ©2009. |
| Description | xv, 246 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The economics of exploitation -- "An important source of metal" : the context of Vichy's metal "mobilization" -- "The union of art and industry" : Vichy's bronze "mobilization" campaign -- The politics of patrimony -- "The expression of us all, young and old" : public perceptions of the bronze mobilization campaign -- "Pedestals dedicated to absence" : the symbolic impact of the bronze mobilization campaign -- Conclusion : "The 'Saint-Bartholomew' of statues"? : the bronze mobilization campaign in French memory and historiography. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-238) and index. |
| LCCN | 2008026616 |
| ISBN | 9780804758895 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0804758891 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | DC 397 .F73 2009 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |