The First World War
by John Keegan
Similar to 'The Great War and Modern Memory', Keegan's work provides a deep analysis of the First World War, balancing military history with the human experience.
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All Quiet on the Western Front
by Erich Maria Remarque
This novel parallels the thematic exploration of memory and trauma found in Fussell's work, offering a literary glimpse into the soldier's psyche.
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A World Undone: The Story of the Great War, 1914 to 1918
by G.J. Meyer
Meyer's narrative style captures the broader implications of the war and its impact on global memory, echoing themes from 'The Great War and Modern Memory'.
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The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914
by Christopher Clark
Clark's work offers insights into the prevailing attitudes and contexts that shaped the war, resonating with Fussell's examination of memory and consciousness.
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A Farewell to Arms
by Ernest Hemingway
This classic captures the disillusionment and emotional fallout of war, aligning with the concerns of memory and suffering explored in Fussell's analysis.
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The Great War: A Combat History of the First World War
by Peter Hart
Hart's detailed coverage of combat experiences echoes the blend of history and memory found in Fussell's work.
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Goodbye to All That
by Robert Graves
Graves’ reflections provide personal insights akin to Fussell's exploration of memory and the war's legacy.
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The War That Ended Peace
by Margaret MacMillan
MacMillan's investigation into pre-war attitudes parallels the historical depth and reflective nature found in 'The Great War and Modern Memory'.
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