Memory and Nation Building: From Ancient Times to the Islamic State

Synopsis

Memory And Nation Building: From Ancient Times To The Islamic State Is About How Human Societies Form Collective (i.e., Shared) Memories, With Implications For How Nations, Both Ancient And Modern, Are Built. Understanding How Nations Manipulate The Collective Memory-making Process Is Key To Explaining The Behaviors Of Various State And Non-state Actors, Such As The Islamic State--back Cover. Prologue: Bosnia -- Preface: Memory: An Effort After Meaning -- 1. Introduction: Collective Memory Defined -- 2. Egypt: Unification -- 3. Greece: Diversification -- 4. Albania: Adaptation -- 5. Conclusion: All These Memories Have Gone -- Epilogue: Alabama. Michael L. Galaty. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 165-195) And Index.