Petain (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780582070370)

Pétain (1856-1951) remains one of the most controversial figures in the history of modern France. He was saviour of his country at Verdun in 1916 during the First World War, but tried for treason as head of state of the collaborationist Vichy government after World War II. Were his actions those of a traitor? - or a patriot facing the total disintegration of his country? In exploring the actions of this controversial figure, Nicholas Atkin also reveals the divisions and uncertainties of France herself.

Author: Nicholas Atkin
ISBN-10: 0582070376
ISBN-13: 9780582070370
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 10/03/1997
Pages: 252
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 8.49h x 5.48w x 0.60d