
An Education in History and Memory
The Civil War and Historical Consciousness
Gabriel A. Reich(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
Published on 5. June 2026
198 pages
978-1-040-71264-1 (ISBN)
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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 present. Addressing profound contemporary challenges-from culture-war battles over K-12 history curricula to struggles over Confederate monuments in Richmond, Virginia-it explores the impact of nationalism on historical consciousness and the complicated nature of U.S. Civil War memory in U.S. culture. The book argues that to maintain a robust democratic society, history educators must attend to both collective memory and academic history in their work. This means expanding their roles to include acting as facilitators of respectful dialogues that challenge assumptions and encourage reflection.
Drawing from a wide range of scholarship across the humanities, education, and social sciences, this book will appeal to scholars and researchers working across history education, memory studies, and public history.
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 present. Addressing profound contemporary challenges-from culture-war battles over K-12 history curricula to struggles over Confederate monuments in Richmond, Virginia-it explores the impact of nationalism on historical consciousness and the complicated nature of U.S. Civil War memory in U.S. culture. The book argues that to maintain a robust democratic society, history educators must attend to both collective memory and academic history in their work. This means expanding their roles to include acting as facilitators of respectful dialogues that challenge assumptions and encourage reflection.
Drawing from a wide range of scholarship across the humanities, education, and social sciences, this book will appeal to scholars and researchers working across history education, memory studies, and public history.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
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Reflowable
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1 Tables, black and white; 9 Line drawings, black and white; 9 Illustrations, black and white
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1,15 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-040-71264-1 (9781040712641)
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06/2026
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Gabriel A. Reich is Professor of Secondary History and Social Studies in the School of Education at Virginia Commonwealth University, USA.
Content
Introduction 1. Nationalism: History, Consciousness, and Culture War 2. The Tidealectic Relationship Between History and Memory 3. The Civil War in Memory and Politics 4. Exploring the Monuments: From Making Sense to Consciousness 5. How Can We Teach?: History, Democracy, and the Classroom
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