East Central Europe Between the Colonial and the Postcolonial in the Twentieth Century

The book "East Central Europe Between the Colonial and the Postcolonial in the Twentieth Century" offers an in-depth analysis of the complex historical and cultural dynamics in East Central Europe in the 20th century. It examines the region through a comparative and transnational lens, reinterpreting theoretical models of postcolonial studies. The authors, Siegfried Huigen and Dorota Kolodziejczyk, illuminate the ambivalence of the region, which acts both as an object of imperial ambitions and as an actor in colonial discourses. The work spans from the early modern period to after World War II, addressing the impacts of communism and its cultural and literary narratives. These narratives contribute to the creation and revision of historical knowledge and utilize collective memories to shape models of identity.