Picturing the Western Front - (Cultural History of Modern War) by Beatriz Pichel (Hardcover)

The book "Picturing the Western Front" is a groundbreaking study that reveals how photography shaped individual and collective experiences of World War I.

Through an innovative analysis of military, press, and amateur photographs, Beatriz Pichel uncovers the ways in which photographic practices articulated combatants' and civilians' war experiences.

The book offers a fresh perspective on the role of photography in shaping historical events, showing how it not only recorded events but also influenced how people understood and felt about them.

With stunning examples from the French military photographic service, amateur photographers, and illustrated magazines, "Picturing the Western Front" is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of photography, history, and human experience.