The Return of Alsace to France, 1918-1939

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The book explores the implications of the Treaty of Versailles for individuals transitioning to citizenship in a newly defined nation-state. Alison Carrol utilizes a wealth of local, regional, and national archives to examine the return of Alsace to France, detailing the experiences of the Alsatian population as they adapted to their new identity following the shift in the France-Germany border. Through this analysis, the study sheds light on the complexities of national identity and citizenship in post-war Europe.