
Javier Cercas on How to Deal With Your Nation’s Past
The Good Fight
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Confronting Spain's Historical Narratives
This chapter explores the complexities of Spain's historical narrative, particularly the impact of a fabricated past surrounding civil war and dictatorship. It emphasizes the need for an honest reckoning with history to prevent repetition of past atrocities, drawing parallels with Germany's engagement with its own dark history and its implications for contemporary society.
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