atrocity and captivity narratives
type: Concept
broader: war in American culture
broader: war and race
definition: Atrocity and captivity narratives are a literary genre almost unique to English citizens and their colonial counterparts. Stories of atrocities committed during the English Civil War in the 17th century, published by both sides, were a popular propaganda tool to demonize the enemy and justify retaliatory acts, which often prompted further publications. [Source: Encyclopedia of War & American Society; Atrocity and Captivity Narratives]

concepts
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type: ConceptGroup
member: atrocity and captivity narratives

war and race
type: Concept
narrower: atrocity and captivity narratives

war in American culture
type: Concept
narrower: atrocity and captivity narratives