Food and War in Twentieth Century Europe
| Author | : Dr Ina Zweiniger-Bargielowska |
| Publisher | : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. |
| Total Pages | : 298 |
| Release | : 2012-11-28 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781409490197 |
| ISBN-13 | : 140949019X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (19X Downloads) |
Download or read book Food and War in Twentieth Century Europe written by Dr Ina Zweiniger-Bargielowska and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2012-11-28 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wars cannot be fought and sustained without food and this unique collection explores the impact of war on food production, allocation and consumption in Europe in the twentieth century. A comparative perspective which incorporates belligerent, occupied and neutral countries provides new insights into the relationship between food and war. The analysis ranges from military provisioning and systems of food rationing to civilians' survival strategies and the role of war in stimulating innovation and modernization.
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