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Radical Nostalgia:: Spanish Civil War Commemoration in America,Used
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A detailed history of the commemorations of US activist involvement in the Spanish Civil War, based on a combination of archival and ethnographic evidence.Nostalgia can serve as a vital tool in the emotional reconstitution and preservation of suppressed histories, rather than sentimentally privileging the past at the expense of present concerns and limiting a culture's progressive potential. Between 1936 and 1938, responding to a military coup in Spain led by Francisco Franco with the support of both Hitler and Mussolini, over 2700 US antifascists joined 30,000 volunteers from around the world to form the International Brigade. They came together to defend the democratically elected Spanish government against this early manifestation of the fascist Axis. After three bloody years, Franco's rebellion succeeded, and his dictatorship lasted until his death in 1975.From the moment the first American volunteers returned home, and to this day, they have been holding commemorative events recalling the struggle. For nearly seventy years, the Veterans of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade have cited and recited their activist past in theatrically eclectic, highly emotional commemorative performances, a site for both nostalgia and progressive politics. Literary recitations, scripted dramatic pieces, songs, films, photographs, and celebrity appearances have been juxtaposed with speeches, fundraising, and a rigorous attention to pressing political and social concerns of the day. The history and content of these events isdetailed and analyzed here based on a combination of archival and ethnographic evidence. The exemplary role of songs from the war, as both nostalgic triggers and historical artifacts, is also examined.Commemorations of theSpanish Civil War have provided necessary anchors for a period in U.S. history when views now thought extreme were an accepted part of mass political discourse. Through this rich, intergenerational performance practice, a marginalized, vernacular political minority has deployed radical nostalgia as a necessary corrective to an official culture disinterested in America's leftist past, and threatened by its implications.Peter Glazer is Associate Professor in the Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies at the University of California, Berkeley.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Radical Nostalgia: Spanish Civil War Commemoration in America'? A: The book explores the history of U.S. activist involvement in the Spanish Civil War, detailing how commemorative events have preserved and reinterpreted this significant historical moment.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Professor Peter Glazer, who is an Associate Professor in the Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies at the University of California, Berkeley.
- Q: What type of evidence does the book use to support its claims? A: The book is based on a combination of archival research and ethnographic evidence, providing a well-rounded perspective on the commemorations.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 348 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Radical Nostalgia'? A: The book was published on October 1, 2010.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book focus on any specific events or figures from the Spanish Civil War? A: Yes, it particularly highlights the experience of American volunteers, including the Veterans of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade and their commemorative practices.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in history and criticism? A: Yes, it falls under the category of History & Criticism, making it suitable for readers interested in these subjects.
- Q: What themes does 'Radical Nostalgia' explore? A: The book explores themes of nostalgia, memory, and political activism, particularly how these elements intersect in the context of commemorating the Spanish Civil War.
- Q: Can I find discussions of songs and other cultural artifacts in the book? A: Yes, the book examines the role of songs from the war as both nostalgic triggers and historical artifacts within the context of commemorative events.