Shadows of Trauma

Discover "Shadows of Trauma" by Aleida Assmann, published by Fordham University Press in 2015. This insightful paperback spans 312 pages and explores the evolution of German memory surrounding the Holocaust following the fall of the Berlin Wall. Assmann skillfully combines theoretical analysis with historical case studies, delving into significant debates and contentious issues that have shaped Germany’s contemporary memory culture. As a foundational work in historiography and memory studies, this book offers readers a profound understanding of how collective memory is forged and continues to evolve. Essential reading for anyone interested in the intersections of history, memory, and national identity, "Shadows of Trauma" invites you to engage with the complexities of memory in the face of past atrocities.