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George L. Mosse

    September 20, 1918 – January 22, 1999

    A German-born American social and cultural historian, his prolific scholarship spanned diverse fields, profoundly influencing interpretations of Nazism and fascism. He delved into the historical forces shaping modern identity, from theology to the evolution of masculinity. His critical examinations of history redefined scholarly discourse, offering deep insights into societal structures and cultural movements. Through his work, he illuminated the complexities of the past, leaving a lasting legacy on historical understanding.

    Confronting the Nation
    Germans and Jews
    The Crisis of German Ideology
    The Crisis of German Ideology
    The Fascist Revolution
    The Culture of Western Europe
    • The Culture of Western Europe

      The Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries

      • 528 pages
      • 19 hours of reading

      Exploring the interplay of rationalism and Romanticism, this cultural history delves into the forces shaping modern Europe. George L. Mosse examines various societal aspects, including nationalism, economics, class identity, religion, and art, highlighting their interconnectedness. The revised edition reinstates original illustrations and includes a critical introduction by Anthony J. Steinhoff, which contextualizes Mosse's work and underscores its ongoing significance. This accessible narrative captures the complexities of European cultural movements throughout history.

      The Culture of Western Europe
    • The culmination of George L. Mosse's groundbreaking work on fascism from its origins through the twentieth century, with a new critical introduction by historian Roger Griffin. The volume covers a broad spectrum of topics related to cultural interpretations of fascism as a means to define and understand it as a popular phenomenon on its own terms.

      The Fascist Revolution
    • This new edition revisits the renowned historian George L. Mosse's landmark work exploring the ideological foundations of Nazism in Germany. First published in 1964, this volume was among the first to examine the intellectual origins of the Third Reich.

      The Crisis of German Ideology
    • Germans and Jews

      The Right, the Left, and the Search for a "Third Force" in Pre-Nazi Germany

      • 206 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Exploring a pivotal period in German history, the book examines how intellectuals from both the left and right sought to create a "third force" to address societal issues, moving beyond communism and capitalism. This ideological shift significantly influenced the political landscape, leading to a disconnect between left-wing efforts and reality, while the right ultimately found its desired force in fascism. Mosse’s analysis highlights the profound implications of these developments on German history during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

      Germans and Jews
    • Mosse offers a comprehensive analysis of the complex and contradictory interactions of nationalism and Judaism during the last two centuries.

      Confronting the Nation
    • Der weltbekannte amerikanische Historiker George L. Mosse weist in diesem Buch - einem Standardwerk, das seit 1978 immer wieder aufgelegt wird - nach, dass der Rassismus keinen Seitenerscheinung, sondern ein grundlegendes Element der europäischen Kulturentwicklung gewesen ist: Der moderne Rassismus entspringt denselben Quellen, die auch die Grundströmungen moderner europäischer Kultur gespeist haben: Aufklärung und Pietismus, Rationalismus und Romantik. Mosse stellt die Geschichte des Rassismus in den Zusammenhang mit der europäischen Geschichte. Indem er die einzelnen Entwicklungsphasen beschreibt, kann er zeigen, wie und warum rassistisches Denken in alle gesellschaftlichen Bereiche, v. a. in die Wissenschaften, eindringen konnte. Der Autor untersucht außerdem die wechselseitigen Beziehungen zwischen Rationalsimus und Christentum sowie den Verfall der humanistischen Tradition in Europa. Schließlich setzt er sich mit der Herausbildung von Stereotypen wie der „überlegenen“ und „minderwertigen“ Rasse auseinander, die am Ende zur „Endlösung der Judenfrage“ durch die Nationalsozialisten geführt hat.

      Die Geschichte des Rassismus in Europa