Prisoners of History: What Monuments to the Second World War Tell Us About Our History and Ourselves [Kõva köide]

[ An] inspired idea Always thoughtful and evocative, sometimes controversial Lowes sensitive, disturbing book should be compulsory reading for both statue builders and statue topplers. Too many memorials of all kinds seek to promote deceits or half-truths. MAX HASTINGS, THE SUNDAY TIMES



[ A] brilliantly researched and timely book Lowe is not afraid to tread on sensitive ground, but he does so with the integrity that comes from really knowing his material THE DAILY MAIL, FIVE STARS



Such a provocative perspective makes Lowes choice of monuments important. The well-balanced range here enables the retelling of some remarkable war stories, while also providing fascinating insights into the ways different nations have remembered or denied issues around national identity and the glory and horrors of war this is some of the most thought-provoking writing about the Second World War that I have read for a long while SPECTATOR



In this timely book, which neatly combines history, art criticism and travelogue, Lowe examines 25 monuments to the Second World War spread across three continents Lowe is a fine guide to these monuments because he feels the moral force for good or bad of each site he visits THE TIMES, BOOK OF THE WEEK



Time after time throughout Prisoners of History, Keith Lowes commentaries are more articulate and supple than the monuments they describe, interpret and criticise THE LITERARY REVIEW



Keith Lowes book could not be more timely his observations seem uncannily prescient he is sharp on cultural and national differences in perceptions of the war STANDPOINT MAGAZINE