Routledge Memory in Hungarian Fascism: A Cultural History

Explore the complex relationship between memory and political movements in this scholarly work from Routledge. Memory in Hungarian Fascism: A Cultural History examines how fascist memory helped form and later bring back fascist ideologies. By studying the century-long trajectory of the cult of Eszter Solymosi, this book tracks a historical path from interwar Hungary through the Cold War West to the modern era. This text provides a deep look at how fascist groups challenged liberal memory systems following the First World War. It investigates the specific memory culture that helped shape the events of the Second World War and the subsequent genocide. Readers will find a unique bridge between fascism studies and memory studies, making this an essential resource for those studying European history, political science, and cultural memory. It offers a detailed historical perspective on how past narratives are used to influence contemporary political landscapes.