Home Front Heroism

Civilians and Conflict in Second World War London

Ellena Matthews

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Manchester University Press
15 August 2024

20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Social & cultural history; Second World War; Other warfare & defence issues

Series: Cultural History of Modern War

Home Front Heroism investigates how civilians were recognised and celebrated as heroic during the Second World War. Through a focus on London, this book explores how heroism was manufactured as civilians adopted roles in production, protection and defence, through the use of uniforms and medals, and through the way that civilians were injured and killed.

This book makes a novel contribution to the study of heroism by exploring the spatial, material, corporeal and ritualistic dimensions of heroic representations. By tracing the different ways that Home Front Heroism was cultivated on a national, local and personal level, this study promotes new ways of thinking about the meaning and value of heroism during periods of conflict. It will appeal to anyone interested in the social and cultural history of Second World War as well as the sociology and psychology of heroism.

By: Ellena Matthews
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 523g
ISBN: 9781526162120
ISBN 10: 1526162121
Series: Cultural History of Modern War
Pages: 328
Publication Date: 15 August 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ellena Matthews is a historian and civil servant

Reviews for Home Front Heroism: Civilians and Conflict in Second World War London

'Identifying the antecedents of such celebrations of “everyday heroism” in British culture, she details the forms such celebrations took and how they were shaped by the environment in which this heroism was demonstrated. These rituals of celebration and commemoration, she concludes, played an important role in helping the population cope with the strains of war. This assessment underscores the value of Matthews’s book for collections specializing in British history and WW II, as well as for those interested in the public response to trauma.' - CHOICE Reviews -- .