Misremembering the Holocaust

The Liberation of Buchenwald and the Limits of Memory

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• George R Mastroianni

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• 188 Seiten
• 7 Lesestunden

• Sozialwissenschaften

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Focusing on the liberation of Buchenwald, this book examines the complexities of memory surrounding a pivotal World War II event. It highlights the discrepancies between accurate accounts and the distortions that have emerged over time, including exaggerations and false memories. By analyzing personal testimonies, local news stories, and published works from various Holocaust organizations, the narrative sheds light on how collective memory can often misrepresent historical truths, emphasizing the importance of preserving accurate historical accounts.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2019
• Einband: Paperback