When discussions turn to how nations remember and the role of public spaces in national memory, I can’t help but think about Germany. How does Germany confront the past and what might other nations learn from it?
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When discussions turn to how nations remember and the role of public spaces in national memory, I can’t help but think about Germany. How does Germany confront the past and what might other nations learn from it?
How long does it take to understand a country? James Delingpole’s two week stint suggests that it may take at least a month to work out Germany.
With events in Charlottesville dominating the news, can Germany really be used as an example of how to navigate the past?