British Concepts of Heroic Gallantry and the Sixties Transition: The Politics of Medals

ISBN-13: 9780367769697 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 258 str.

Matthew J. Lord

Opis

This book examines the relationship between concepts of heroic "gallantry," as projected by the British honours system, and the transitions of the supposed Sixties ‘cultural revolution’. It will interest researchers of heroism, the Sixties revolution and British honours, decorations and medals.

Spis treści

Introduction  1. Gallantry and Welfare  2. Gallantry and Standardisation  3. Gallantry and Dirty Wars  4. Gallantry and Decolonization.  Conclusion

O autorze

Matthew J. Lord has lectured in history, political science and international relations at Aberystwyth University, the University of Central Lancashire and the University of Leeds.