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Memoirs of the Maelstrom: A Senegalese Oral History of the First World War (Social History of Africa)
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by Joe Lunn
Sales Rank: 1006071
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Cover Type: Paperback with 280 pages
Published by: Heinemann October 21, 1999
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0325001383
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0325001388
Book Dimensions:
9.2 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
Weighs: 14.4 ounces
Product Review
a strikingly original project accomplished by an author who has thought deeply about the methodology of oral history, and the frank account of the nature of French rule is shocking. Rarely do we have a fully reliable account of colonialism as seen by the colonized, and Joe Lunn's book provides an authoritative and engaging account.French Colonial Historical Society
The use of the oral histories allows the author to add a new important dimension to the discussion of military recruitment, training, war time service, and repatriation.Because of its inclusion of African voices and African memories, Lunn's work makes an original and important contribution to the literature on a whole range of topics.James F. Searing, Professor of History, University of Illinois, Chicago
I find this to be an important and original contribution to the literature. [Now] we have voices speaking out eloquently concerning the Senegalese perception of events. We see the significant difference in perspective which emerged among Senegalese, depending upon whether they were rural lads who served in the Tirailleurs Senegalais or originaires from the four communes who served in the regular French units.Myron Echenberg, Professor of History, McGill University, Montreal
This manuscript represents a significant contribution to the field, revising received wisdom about whether or not African troops were used as cannon fodder during World War I. The author persuasively re-interprets the data and supports what will prove to be a fresh, controversial, but in the end - winning argument. This is a work contributing to the rich and varied literature on the World War which reshaped not only Europe, but Africa.William B. Cohen, Professor of History, Indiana University
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"I find this to be an important and original contribution to the literature. [Now] we have voices speaking out eloquently concerning the Senegalese perception of events. We see the significant difference in perspective which emerged among Senegalese, depending upon whether they were rural lads who served in the Tirailleurs Senegalais or originaires from the four communes who served in the regular French units." - Myron Echenberg Professor of History McGill University in Montreal
"The use of the oral histories allows the author to add a new important dimension to the discussion of military recruitment, training, war time service, and repatriation.Because of its inclusion of African voices and African memories, Lunn's work makes an original and important contribution to the literature on a whole range of topics." - James F. Searing Professor of History University of Illinois, Chicago
"This manuscript represents a significant contribution to the field, revising received wisdom about whether or not African troops were used as cannon fodder during World War I. The author persuasively re-interprets the data and supports what will prove to be a fresh, controversial, but in the end--winning argument. This is a work contributing to the rich and varied literature on the World War which reshaped not only Europe, but Africa." - William B. Cohen Professor of History Indiana University
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