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How fear and rumor shaped wartime myths in Belgium—and what that means for our understanding of truth.
This study traces how mass psychology can turn scattered events into enduring legends during the first battles on Belgian soil. It explains how stories spread, mutate, and gain authority, even as the evidence behind them is questioned. In clear, accessible prose, the book follows the birth, spread, and persistence of legends about Belgian civilians, soldiers, and clergy during the invasion. It shows how media, letters, and official reports can amplify belief in tales that are later shown to be exaggerated or imaginary. The work highlights the human factors that fuel collective myths and the way these myths influence public opinion and official narratives.
- How individual memories become part of a larger legend as stories travel through letters, newspapers, and books.
- How biases, fear, and group dynamics shape what people believe during war.
- How authorities and propagandists can influence public perception through selective reporting.
- How scholars assess the origins and spread of wartime myths without losing sight of the human stakes.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating phenomenon of wartime propaganda, specifically focusing on the legends surrounding Belgian resistance against the German invasion in 1914. The author, a keen observer of social psychology, meticulously examines the origin, spread, and evolution of these stories. He painstakingly collects and analyzes German military reports and press articles, revealing how these tales, initially circulated among soldiers, rapidly permeated German society and were embraced by the highest levels of authority. The author demonstrates how these legends, often built upon flimsy evidence or outright fabrication, served as a powerful tool for shaping public opinion and bolstering morale. He analyzes the thematic motives behind these narratives, highlighting themes of treachery, violence, and religious persecution. The book meticulously deconstructs the often-repeated accusations against Belgian priests and civilians, revealing the motivations behind the dissemination of these falsehoods and the ways in which they were used to justify German actions. The author's examination of the legends surrounding the Belgian resistance provides a unique glimpse into the darker side of wartime propaganda, revealing the manipulation of information and the construction of narratives to fuel animosity and justify violence. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332448180_0
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