Geschichte als Politik

"History as Politics" by Stefan Guth offers an in-depth analysis of the political relations between Germany and Poland over more than five decades. The study highlights how historians on both sides of the border have integrated political concerns into their research, from the conflicts surrounding the Versailles border to the German-Polish reconciliation in the 1970s. By examining continuities and breaks in historiography, it not only sheds light on the historical relationship between these two countries but also questions the political conditioning and effectiveness of historiography itself. This scholarly book is an essential work for anyone interested in the complex interactions between history and politics.