This political history of modern Brittany focuses on the social, cultural, and economic factors underlying Breton nationalism. Brittany is characterized by small land holdings, poverty, and the social afflictions that accompany chronically depressed areas. Reece describes the formulation in 1898 of the Union Regionaliste Bretonne and the subsequent movements toward nationalism, autonomy, and separatism. Originally published in 1977.A UNC Press Enduring Edition - UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value. | The Bretons Against France by Jack E. Reece, Paperback | Indigo Chapters