Symbols of defeat in the construction of national identity

"This is the first book to camparatively examine nations that emphasize images of their own defeat in their mythology and sense of history. Cases include Serbia, Israel, France, Greece and Ghana. Through exploring this phenomenon, it offers new insights into current theories in the study of nat...

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Main Author: Mock, Steven J., 1972-
Format: Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012.
Physical Description: viii, 297 pages ; 23 cm.
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504 |a Includes bibliographical references and index. 
505 0 |a Theories of nations and nationalism -- Totem sacrifice and national identity -- Symbols of defeat in national monument and ritual -- The defeat narrative in national myth and symbol -- Implications to politics and diplomacy -- Exceptions. 
650 0 |a Nationalism  |x History. 
650 0 |a National characteristics  |x Memorizing. 
650 0 |a Crises  |x Psychological aspects  |x History. 
650 0 |a Memory  |x Social aspects  |x History. 
650 0 |a Collective memory  |x History. 
650 0 |a Political messianism  |x History. 
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