Alsace-Lorraine Since 1870 examines a century of struggle over national identity, power, and place in Europe’s heartland. In this study, Barry Cerf traces how political rule, military pressure, and cultural loyalties shaped the lives of Alsatians and Lorrainers—from 1870 onward. The book surveys autonomist movements, the debates within Strasbourg and Metz, and the wider record of German and French policy that tested loyalties and altered the map of Europe. How autonomists and French nationalists competed for legitimacy in a contested border region. Profiles of notable figures and events that influenced regional identity and resistance. Desertion, conscription, and the experiences of Alsatian soldiers under shifting flags. Connections between local politics, military strategy, and shifting borders during wartime. Ideal for readers of wartime history and European border politics who want a clear, concise overview of the Alsace-Lorraine question and its lasting impact.