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The Silence Of History

The Silence Of History

Farrell, James Thomas

Hardcover

20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1258436051
ISBN13: 9781258436056
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Jul 21 2012
Pages: 380
Weight: 1.49
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Silence of History is a thought-provoking and insightful book written by James Thomas Farrell. The author explores the concept of history and how it is constructed, interpreted, and remembered. He delves into the reasons why certain events and people are remembered while others are forgotten, and how this selective memory shapes our understanding of the past.Farrell argues that there are many silences in history, including the silences of marginalized groups, the silences of those who have been oppressed and forgotten, and the silences of those who have been excluded from the historical narrative. He also examines the role of power and politics in shaping history, and how certain groups have used history to justify their actions and maintain their dominance.Throughout the book, Farrell draws on a wide range of examples from different historical periods and contexts, including the Holocaust, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Irish Troubles. He also explores the ways in which literature, art, and other forms of cultural expression can challenge and disrupt dominant historical narratives.Overall, The Silence of History is a powerful and illuminating book that offers a fresh perspective on the ways in which we understand and remember the past. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, politics, and the ways in which we construct and interpret our collective memory.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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