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Katie Stallard on Mythmaking & History in Russia, China, and North Korea

Diplomatic Immunity

CHAPTER

Constructing Historical Narratives in Authoritarian Regimes

This chapter examines the construction and utilization of historical narratives in Russia and China, particularly through their education systems and political landscapes. It highlights how these nations frame history to serve their ideological ends, emphasizing themes of victimization and national pride while manipulating events to reinforce leadership stability. The discussion raises concerns about the selective storytelling that can occur in both authoritarian and democratic contexts, warning against the dangers of sanitizing history.

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