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The Studious Resistance of Marc Bloch

A French medieval historian, who served his country in both world wars, helped pioneer a new approach to history in between them.

John Broich | Published in History Today Volume 69 Issue 12 December 2019

Marc Bloch serving  with the 72nd Infantry Regiment, c.1918 © Bridgeman Images.

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