Publication date 2001 topics france politics and government 19401945. And in 1972, a youngish american historian, robert paxton, published his study, vichy france, which both switched the focus in studies of france during world war two from the resistance to vichy and also destroyed the benign interpretation of the. Paxton was born on june 15, 1932 in lexington, virginia. For the figure skater, see robert paxton figure skater. This book by robert paxton has the reputation of being the classic work on vichy france, and deservedly so. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Pdf why did the vichy regime collaborate with the germans from. After attending secondary school in new england, he received a b.
Paxtons classic study of the aftermath of frances sudden collapse under nazi invasion utilizes captured german archives and other. In opposition to the traditional view pioneered by robert aron, he argued that the vichy government was eager to collaborate with nazi germany and did not practice passive resistance to german rule. Paxtons classic study of the aftermath of frances sudden collapse under nazi invasion utilizes captured german archives and other contemporary materials to construct a strong and disturbing account of the vichy period in france. Vichy france kindle edition by paxton, robert o download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Robert owen paxton born june 15, 1932 is an american political scientist and historian specializing in vichy france, fascism, and europe during the world war ii era. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read vichy france. Ici, vous pouvez telecharger gratuitement tous les livres au format pdf ou epub. His other books include vichy france, vichy france and the jews with michael marrus, europe in the twentieth century, and french peasant fascism. It is a wonderfully researched book based largely on contemporary german and french archives and avoiding, where possible, the selfserving postwar press coverage and trial statements. Lhistorien americain robert paxton sest vu decerner lordre du merite pour recompenser ses travaux. Internet archive contributor internet archive language french. Robert owen paxton is an american political scientist and historian specializing in vichy france, fascism, and europe during the world war ii era.