The Second World War and the 'Other British Isles'

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The Second World War and the "Other British Isles" is the first scholarly comparative study of British archipelagos and Crown Dependencies. As such, it should be a foundational text for anyone seeking to learn more about how heritage sites can engage with potentially divisive popular narratives. * Michigan War Studies Review * This book will be helpful for those hoping to get a more diverse look at Britain's World War II history, students of public history interested in the perpetuation and evolution of memory and commemoration, and those looking to gain more knowledge about the British Isles. * H-War * A highly sophisticated and nuanced account of how the Second World War has come to be commemorated on three of the more distinctive sets of islands within the British Isles. In very readable prose, Travers shows how both local cultural distinctiveness and connections between the "other" British Isles and "mainland" Britain have been maintained and celebrated. As such it is a more than welcome addition to the literatures on British identity, Second World War commemoration, and heritage politics and tourism. * Stephen Heathorn, Professor of History, McMaster University, Canada * An innovative perspective based on rigorous research of a diverse range of sources that illuminate the cultural memory of the war. It will undoubtedly become essential reading for all those interested in the importance of the war in British memory and identity. * Paul Ward, Professor of Modern British History, University of Huddersfield, UK *