Javier Cercas on How to Deal With Your Nation’s Past
The Good Fight
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Confronting Spain's Troubled Past
This chapter explores Spain's unique transition to democracy, highlighting the impact of civil war and collective trauma on national identity and memory. It contrasts Spain's historical reckoning with that of Germany and Italy, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging complex pasts to avoid repeating historical mistakes.
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