History and Myth in Romanian Consciousness

Based on the idea that there is a considerable difference between reality and discourse, the author points out that history is constantly reconstructed, adapted and sometimes mythicized from the perspectives of the present day, present states of mind and ideologies. He closely examines historical cu...

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Main Author: Lucian Boia (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Central European University Press 2001
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Summary:Based on the idea that there is a considerable difference between reality and discourse, the author points out that history is constantly reconstructed, adapted and sometimes mythicized from the perspectives of the present day, present states of mind and ideologies. He closely examines historical culture and conscience in nineteenth and twentieth century Romania, particularly concentrating on the impact of the national ideology on history. Boia's innovative analysis identifies several key myt...
ISBN:9789639116979
9789633860045
Access:Open Access