This is a French book.
It was first published in 1986, this edition we have in the Collection was published in 2013.
The book speaks of the role of women during the First World War and the way in which men viewed the changing role of women. Quotes even show men not recognising their wives after they had changed due to the responsibilities handed to them during the war.
It explores what did and did not change about gender roles in French society after what women did to contribute to the war effort.