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Tampered Memories of a Civil War

by Cindy Yin Posted on September 1, 2010

Eric Foner’s review on David Blight’s book shows how history can be presented in a different light. Not only did I find the review intriguing, but shocking and remarkable. We’ve been taught to read history books as though all truths … Continue reading →

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Remembering the Civil War

by Rovenna Yakubov Posted on September 1, 2010

In Eric Foner’s book review of “Race and Reunion”, by David Blight, we discover the study of “historical memory”. Historical memory is the way the public generally reflects on an event in history. The significance of a historical event can … Continue reading →

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