Censorship and Propaganda in World War I: A Comparative History: A Comprehensive History (International Library of Twentieth Century History)

Eberhard Demm

ISBN 10: 1784538515 / ISBN 13: 9781784538514

Published by I.B.Tauris, 2019

About this Item

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Censorship and Propaganda in World War I: A Comparative History: A Comprehensive History (International Library of Twentieth Century History)
• Publisher: I.B.Tauris
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1784538515
• ISBN 13: 9781784538514
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Like New
• Weight: 617 grams

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Eberhard Demm is a retired professor of German Civilization at the University Lyon III, France. He also taught at the Universities of Alberta at Edmonton, Amsterdam, Paris X and Paris XII, and, as a visiting professor, at Heidelberg, Berlin (Humboldt and Freie Universität) and Riga. He has published widely on the First World War, Wilhelmine Germany and Alfred Weber.