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    Unfit for heroes: reconstruction and soldier settlement in the empire between the wars

    Unfit for heroes: reconstruction and soldier settlement in the empire between the wars

    Fedorowich, Kent, 1959- Author; Manchester University Press, Publisher

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    Published Manchester, UK: Manchester University Press, 2017
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    Statement of responsibility: Kent Fedorowich
    Copyright: 1994
    ISBN: 0719041082, 1526123568, 9780719041082, 9781526123565
    Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
    Note: Description based on print record.
    Language note: In English.
    Physical Description: 1 online resource (240 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).
    System: Mode of access: internet via World Wide Web.
    Series: Studies in imperialism
    Subject: Society & Social Sciences.; Agricultural colonies Great Britain Colonies Africa History.; Reconstruction (1914-1939) Commonwealth countries.; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Real Estate / General.; Society & Social Sciences History of architecture Military history.; Agricultural colonies Commonwealth countries History 20th century.; 20th Century History; Veterans Commonwealth countries History 20th century.; HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain.; General & World History.; Reconstruction (1914-1939) Great Britain Colonies Africa.; Veterans Great Britain Colonies Africa History.
    Reproduction: Electronic reproduction. Manchester, UK: Manchester University Press, 2017. Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Web browser. Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions.
    Series Title: Studies in imperialism (Manchester, England).

    Contents

    1. 1. Past policies and precedents, 1650-1914
    2. 2. Empire migration, soldier settlement and British wartime initiative, 1914-1922
    3. 3. Maintaining a tradition
    4. 4. Soldier settlement in Canada: a dominion responsibility
    5. 5. Anglicisation, soldier settlement and the politicisation of British immigration to South Africa
    6. 6. Australia and New Zealand: the failure of the Anzac legend
    7. Conclusion: foredoomed to failure?