The Franco-Prussian war: turning-points in European experiences and perceptions of military conflict

In: Routledge studies in the modern history of France

Abstract

"The Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 has traditionally been seen as a limited conflict between French and German forces. This edited volume challenges this view and shows that it was a war of ideas, values and perceptions which transformed the political, diplomatic, and military culture across Europe. This volume will appeal to scholars in the fields of war studies, international relations and diplomacy, and intellectual and cultural history. It will also be a useful addition to undergraduate and postgraduate courses on nineteenth-century European history and cultural studies"--