1st Edition
British Concepts of Heroic "Gallantry" and the Sixties Transition The Politics of Medals
By Matthew J. Lord
Copyright 2021
272 Pages
by
Routledge
272 Pages
by
Routledge
272 Pages
by
Routledge
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This book examines the relationship between concepts of heroic "gallantry," as projected by the British honours system, and the sociocultural, political, military and international transitions of the supposed Sixties "cultural revolution." In so doing, it considers how a conservative, hierarchical and state-orientated concept both evolved and endured during a period of immense change in which... Read more
Introduction
1. Gallantry and Welfare
2. Gallantry and Standardisation
3. Gallantry and Dirty Wars
4. Gallantry and Decolonization
Conclusion
Biography
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.
