Description: "France in the Second World War is a wide-ranging and clear introduction to French history during the Second World War and its aftermath. It examines the interwar years, the build up to the conflict, the fall of France and the founding of the Vichy regime, as well as collaboration, resistance, everyday life, the Holocaust, liberation and the echoes of the period in contemporary France. Chris Millington addresses the chief topics in separate chapters that synthesise the key points of history and historiography. He also ensures the French Empire is carefully integrated throughout, crucially enabling the global dimensions of France's war to be highlighted and discussed. In addition, Millington provides an online supplement in the form of an 'Instructor's Guide' to help lecturers looking to use the book in their courses, as well as a helpful glossary and an annotated bibliography of English-language sources to guide students to the most relevant works in the area. France in the Second World War provides you with the history and historiography of France and its Empire during their darkest hour."--
Brief description: Chris Millington is Senior Lecturer in Modern European History at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. He is the author of A History of Fascism in France (2019), Fighting for France (2018) and From Victory to Vichy (2012).
Review Quotes:
"Millington situates this study within a global context, examining developments in metropolitan France and the colonies with equal care. Particularly engaging is the chapter that outlines the evolution of French national memory and traces how France came to acknowledge its role in war and genocide. The addition of a glossary of key terms will be useful to students. This reviewer highly recommends Millington's well-written, smartly organized work. Summing Up: Highly recommended. General readers through graduate students; professionals." - CHOICE
"France in the Second World War is an accessible and engaging history of France during World War II. Notably, Millington integrates an analysis of France's colonial territories as well as mainland France to provide important insights into the global reach of events. This, alongside the detailed glossary and annotated bibliography, makes this book a valuable introduction to the period." --Hanna Diamond, Professor of French Historical Studies, Cardiff University, UK "This book, elegantly written, offers a well-informed account of the complex history of France during the Second World War. Its excellent annotated bibliography will be of particular interest to students exploring one of the darkest pages of French history." --Manu Braganca, Lecturer of French Studies, University College Dublin, Republic of Ireland