This book examines comparatively how the writing of history by individuals and groups, historians, politicians and journalists has been used to "legitimate" the

This book examines comparatively how the writing of history by individuals and groups, historians, politicians and journalists has been used to "legitimate" the

This volume asks which national histories underpinned which national identity constructions in almost every nation state in Europe during the nineteenth and twe

This book brings together experts on national history writing from all five continents to discuss the role of history in the making of national identities in a

"Nine historians reflect on their work as writers, exploring some of the most difficult and interesting questions any history-writer faces."--Back cover.