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14 octobre 2021
- doi: 10.4000/books.pup.49823
- isbn: 9791032001509
- eisbn: 9791036577024
https://www.openedition.org/12554 , info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
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nationalisme commémoration Première Guerre mondiale imaginaire impérialisme race empire état-nation empire commemoration imperialism nationalism first world war race History HIS037070 HBLWSujets proches
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Elizabeth Rechniewski, « Resénégalisation and the Representation of Black African Troops during World War One », Presses universitaires de Provence, ID : 10.4000/books.pup.49823
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Introduction It is only very recently that recognition has been given to the massive and possibly decisive contribution made by troops from France’s Empire to its ultimate victory in both World Wars. The ‘rediscovery’ of their role afforded them belated acknowledgement in the commemorations of the centenary of World War One. The original plans for the centenary barely acknowledged the role of colonial troops, an omission challenged by Rachid Bouchareb and Pascal Blanchard who successfully pro...