This text constructs a framework in which to examine the subject of German collective memory, which for more than half a century has been shaped by the experience of Nazism, World War II and the Holocaust. Beginning with national unification in 1870-71 it follows through to reunification in 1990.
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Title
From monuments to traces.
International Standard Book Number
0520217683
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
National monuments-- Germany.
National socialism-- Moral and ethical aspects.
Political culture-- Germany.
Symbolism in politics-- Germany.
War and civilization.
War memorials-- Germany.
Culture politique-- Allemagne.
Guerre et civilisation.
Monuments aux morts-- Allemagne.
Nazisme-- Aspect moral.
Sites classés-- Allemagne.
Symbolisme en politique-- Allemagne.
Collectief geheugen.
Denkmal
Gedenkstätte
Gedenkstätte.
Geschichte
Geschichtsbewusstsein
Gesellschaft
Historiography.
HISTORY.
Kollektives Gedächtnis
Kultur
Kunst
National monuments.
National socialism-- Moral and ethical aspects.
Nationale gedenktekens.
Oorlogsschade.
Political culture.
Symbolism in politics.
War and civilization.
War memorials.
GEOGRAPHICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Germany, History, 20th century, Historiography.
Germany, History, Historiography.
Allemagne, Histoire, 1871-1918, Historiographie.
Allemagne, Histoire, 20e siècle, Historiographie.