Symbols of defeat in the construction of national identity
Auteur :
Mock, Steven
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781107429482
Date de publication :
21 août 2014
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,6 cm
Poids :
410 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book is a comparative study of nations that emphasize images of their own defeat in their country's mythology and sense of history. The author uses examples from Israel, Serbia, France, Greece and Ghana to explore this phenomenon, offering insights on current theories of nations and nationalism.