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The Distorted Past - Reinterpretation of Europe (Hardcover)
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The Distorted Past - Reinterpretation of Europe (Hardcover)
Series: Making of Europe S.
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This book turns the received wisdom of European history inside out.
From discussions of the Gothic, Hun and Vandal invasions and the
fall of the Roman Empire, through other great events and issues of
European history, Josep Fontana re-examines the traditional
acceptance of such ideas as classical heritage, medieval
Christendom, reformation and counter-reformation, absolutism and
the idea of progress. At the same time he draws attention to the
existence and validity of dissidence, rebellion and variety which
are, for him, identifying marks of Europe.From the time of the
Ancient Greeks, the European peoples have defined themselves with a
sense of superiority by comparing their societies, cultures and
traditions with those of their neighbors and with communities
encountered further afield. These others were (and sometimes still
are) described by Europeans as less civilized, primitive or
barbaric. Yet Europe was in reality very far from possessing the
distinct and elevated identity of its self-image: indeed the author
goes further, for he contends that the persistence of the illusion,
enshrined in standard European history, has wide-ranging
implications for how European societies both perceive their present
and understand their past.Throughout the book, the author takes
into account recent historical trends and debates. This is a
remarkable blend of synthesis and scholarship vividly brought to
life by constant incident and exemplification. The result is an
inspired reassessment of Europe's history.
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