1st Edition
An Education in History and Memory The Civil War and Historical Consciousness
By Gabriel A. Reich
Copyright 2026
198 Pages
9 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
198 Pages
9 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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This book examines relationship between memory and history in the highly contested historical culture surrounding the U.S. Civil War, offering timely insights for navigating contemporary debates over historical narratives.
Written for history educators and public historians, this volume combines theory, philosophy, and empirical studies to explore how people draw on the past to understand the... Read more
Introduction
1. Nationalism: History, Consciousness, and Culture War
2. The Tidalectic Relationship Between History and Memory
3. The Civil War in Memory and Politics
With Amy Corning and Jennifer Tennison
4. Exploring the Monuments: From Making Sense to Consciousness
5. How Can We Teach?: History, Democracy, and the Classroom
Biography
Gabriel A. Reich is Professor of Secondary History and Social Studies in the School of Education at Virginia Commonwealth University, USA.
