Youth in the Fatherless Land: War Pedagogy, Nationalism, and Authority in Germany, 1914–1918 Tees Michael Korda’s penetrating new examination

Michael Korda’s penetrating new examination reveals new depth and character in the twentieth century’s quintessential English hero

this handsome commemorative volume gives a unique perspective on one of the most pivotal and volatile events of modern history

but when the war ended in November 1918

the most famous black regiment in World War I

is now the new Earl of Cumberland—and a shadow of the man he once was

Youth in the Fatherless Land: War Pedagogy, Nationalism, and Authority in Germany, 1914–1918 Tees Michael Korda’s penetrating new examinationDescription by Andrew Donson Hardcover The first comprehensive history of German youth in the First World War, this book investigates the dawn of the great era of mobilizing teenagers and schoolchildren for experiments in state building and extreme political movements like fascism and communism. It investigates how German teachers could be legendary for their sarcasm and harsh methods but support the worlds most vigorous school reform movement and