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The Origin of the Red Cross: "Un souvenir de Solferino"

In "Un souvenir de Solferino," Henry Dunant provides a poignant narrative that emerges from his harrowing experiences on the battlefield during the Second Italian War of Independence. With a uniquely vivid and immersive literary style, Dunant intertwines personal anecdotes with a critical social commentary on the plight of wounded soldiers who were often left without care. The book serves as both a memoir and a compelling call to action, effectively shaping the discourse surrounding humanitarian aid. Set against the backdrop of the gruesome Battle of Solferino in 1859, Dunant advocates for the establishment of voluntary ambulances and the need for a formalized organization to deliver medical assistance, ultimately leading to the founding of the International Red Cross Society. Henry Dunant, a Swiss businessman and social activist, was deeply moved by the suffering he witnessed at Solferino, which drove him to pen this influential work. His background in business and a burgeoning interest in humanitarian efforts converged in this critical moment, fostering a commitment to social justice and the welfare of those afflicted by war. Dunant's innovative ideas about voluntary aid reflect the changing attitudes towards warfare and its impact on human dignity during the 19th century. This seminal text is essential for anyone interested in the history of humanitarian efforts and the ethical evolution of warfare. Readers will find Dunant's impassioned prose not only informative but also evocative, urging us to reflect on our moral responsibilities in times of conflict. As relevant today as when it was first published, "Un souvenir de Solferino" remains a vital contribution to understanding the foundations of modern humanitarianism.

Feminist Afterlives

This book interrogates why feminist memories matter. Feminist Afterlives explores how the images, ideas and feelings of past liberation struggles become freshly available and transmissible. In doing so, Red Chidgey examines how popular feminist memories travel as digital and material resources across protest, heritage, media, commercial and governmental sites, and in connection with the concerns and conditions of the present. Central case studies track repeated invocations to militant suffragettes and the We Can Do It! post-feminist icon over time and space. Assembling interviews, archival research and ethnographic accounts with provocative examples drawn from postfeminist media culture, a UNESCO heritage bid, protest at the London 2012 Olympic Games, and activist remembrance in zines and blogs, this is a broad-ranging study of ‘restless’ feminist pasts – both real and imagined. Richly researched and argued, this volume offers an original framework of ‘assemblage memory’ and sets out a new research agenda for the intersections between everyday activism, protest, and memory practices.

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