History and Myth in Romanian Consciousness
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Product details:
- Edition number 1
- Publisher Central European University Press
- Date of Publication 24 April 2026
- ISBN 9789639116979
- Binding Paperback
- See also 9789639116962
- No. of pages294 pages
- Size 229x152 mm
- Weight 540 g
- Language English 698
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Short description:
The author examines how Romanian history was constantly reconstructed and mythicized through 19th and 20th century national ideologies, deconstructing the entire historiographic system to demonstrate how historical discourse was exploited to support nationalist agendas rather than reflect reality.
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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. The strength of the book lies in the author's ability to fully deconstruct the entire Romanian historiographic system and demonstrate the increasing acuteness of national problems in general and in particular the exploitation of history to support national ideology.
'Boia's study is an important contribution to establishing more accurate historical discourse, and offers a salutary corrective to those who peddle national histories elsewhere in Europe.' Dennis Deletant, Professor of Romanian Studies, University of London.
'No Romanian historian before Lucian Bois has applied reason to myth on such a grand scale.' Keith Hitchins, Department of History, University of Illinois.
MoreTable of Contents:
Three Years On: An Introduction to the Second Romanian Edition, Introduction to the First Edition, Chapter One History, Ideology, Mythology Chapter Two Origins Chapter Three Continuity Chapter Four Unity Chapter Five The Romanians and the Others Chapter Six The Ideal Prince Chapter Seven After 1989, Conclusion, Note, Selected Bibliography, Glossary, Index.
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