BETWEEN MEMORY AND HISTORY. A SELECTION OF TEXTS - PIERRE NORA

Discover a fascinating journey through the twists and turns of memory and history in a selection of texts by Pierre Nora. This book is not just a collection of essays, but above all a deep reflection on the role of the historian in today's world, where collective memory and politics are dangerously intertwined. Nora, as a distinguished historian, asks questions about how to protect ourselves from the manipulation of the past and how to interpret history in an objective and reliable way. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the current challenges related to memory and identity.

• Protection against pressure: The historian as guardian of democratic freedoms.
• Interpretation and mediation: A necessary filter between memory and power.
• Critical view: Analysis of the role of the past in shaping the present.
• Challenges of the present: Reflection on the pitfalls of the eternal present and the influence of the media.
• The need for the historian: In a world of division between memory and power.

Pierre Nora, a distinguished French historian, is the author of many influential works on history and collective memory. His research on places of memory (lieux de mémoire) has become a reference point for contemporary historiography. In his texts, Nora analyzes how societies construct their identity through the memory of the past, and how this memory is used for political purposes. His works are extremely relevant in the context of contemporary debates about history and national identity.

The selection of texts by Pierre Nora is a collection of essays that address key issues related to memory, history and identity. Nora analyzes how collective memory is shaped by the media, politics and culture, and how this memory influences our perception of the world. His texts are full of erudition and deep reflection, yet written in an accessible and understandable way for a wide audience. It is a read that makes you think and allows you to better understand the current challenges related to memory and identity.

The book "Between Memory and History" is not only a theoretical analysis, but also a practical guide for those who want to understand how collective memory works and how it is used for political purposes. Nora shows how important a critical approach to history is and how to avoid manipulation of the past. His texts are extremely inspiring and allow you to better understand the current challenges related to memory and identity. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the world we live in.