 | Mothers of Heroes, Mothers of Martyrs: World War I and the Politics of Grief Subjects: Mothers of soldiers -- Canada -- Attitudes -- History -- 20th century; Mothers of war casualties -- Canada -- Attitudes -- History -- 20th century; World War 1914–1918 -- Casualties; Mother and child -- Political aspects -- Canada -- History -- 20th cent; Maternal love is considered the most unconditional form of love, yet mothers have been prepared to sacrifice their children, or to see them sacrificed, for a "noble" cause. Mothers of Heroes, Mothers of Martyrs shows that, across cultures and historical eras, in times of great stress societies will channel all their resources, even maternal love and grief, toward a common cause. Evans Suzanne : Suzanne Evans is a writer in Ottawa. She holds a PhD in religious studies from the University of Ottawa.Suzanne Evans is a writer in Ottawa. She holds a PhD in religious studies from the University of Ottawa. |
