Calculating compassion : Humanity and relief in war, Britain 1870-1914.

Calculating compassion : Humanity and relief in war, Britain 1870-1914.

Calculating compassion examines the origins of British relief work in late-nineteenth-century wars on the continent and the fringes of Empire. Commencing with the Franco-Prussian war of 1870-71, it follows distinguished surgeons and 'lady amateurs' as they distributed aid to wounded soldie...

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Main Author: Gill, Rebecca
Other Authors: Taithe, Bertrand
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Manchester University Press, 2016
Series:Humanitarianism Key Debates and New Approaches MUP.
Subjects:
War relief > Great Britain > History > 19th century.
War relief > Great Britain > History > 20th century.
Humanitarian assistance, British > History > 19th century.
Humanitarian assistance, British > History > 20th century.
War victims > Services for > History > 19th century.
War victims > Services for > History > 20th century.
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