This chapter explores how between 1861 and 1914 soldiers-aimed spelling books and handbooks (libri del soldato) legitimized military service and persuaded conscripts to peacefully fulfill their military duty. In particular, the essay investigates to what extent pro-conscription stylistic and argumentative strategies changed according to national/international political framework and sociological profile of the rank and file.

Military Service in Textbooks for Italian Soldiers, 1861-1914

Rovinello, Marco
2020-01-01

Abstract

This chapter explores how between 1861 and 1914 soldiers-aimed spelling books and handbooks (libri del soldato) legitimized military service and persuaded conscripts to peacefully fulfill their military duty. In particular, the essay investigates to what extent pro-conscription stylistic and argumentative strategies changed according to national/international political framework and sociological profile of the rank and file.
2020
978-3-030-57160-3
Liberal Italy
Military Conscription
Textbooks
Military school
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