Censorship and Propaganda in World War I: A Comprehensive History

Eberhard Demm (University of Lyon III, France)

Censorship and Propaganda in World War I: A Comprehensive History
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Country
United Kingdom
Published
30 May 2019
Pages
348
ISBN
9781784538514

Censorship and Propaganda in World War I: A Comprehensive History

Eberhard Demm (University of Lyon III, France)

This book demonstrates how people were kept ignorant by censorship and indoctrinated by propaganda. Censorship suppressed all information that criticized the army and government, that might trouble the population or weaken its morale. Propaganda at home emphasized the superiority of the fatherland, explained setbacks by blaming scapegoats, vilified and ridiculed the enemy, warned of the disastrous consequences of defeat and extolled duty and sacrifice. The propaganda message also infiltrated entertainment and the visual arts. Abroad it aimed to demoralize enemy troops and stir up unrest among national minorities and other marginalized groups. The many illustrations and organograms provide a clear visual demonstration of Demm’s argument.

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