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Memoir: George Mosse in the History of European Culture, Sexuality, and Ideas

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Confronting History: A Memoir (George L Mosse in the History of European Culture Sexuality and Ideas)

Confronting History: A Memoir (George L. Mosse Series in the History of European Culture, Sexuality, and Ideas)

by George L. Mosse

4.4 out of 5

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George Mosse was a pioneering historian whose work revolutionized the study of European culture, sexuality, and ideas. This memoir explores his life and work, drawing on rich anecdotes and insights to paint a vivid portrait of a brilliant and influential scholar.

The Early Years

Mosse was born in Berlin in 1918. His father was a successful lawyer, and his mother was a talented musician. Mosse grew up in a wealthy and cultured home, and he was exposed to the best of European art, music, and literature from an early age.

Mosse's childhood was overshadowed by the rise of Nazism in Germany. In 1933, his family was forced to flee the country. They settled in England, where Mosse attended Oxford University. At Oxford, Mosse studied history and philosophy, and he began to develop his own unique approach to historical research.

The War Years

After graduating from Oxford, Mosse returned to Germany to fight against the Nazis. He served in the British army, and he was awarded the Military Cross for his bravery.

The war had a profound impact on Mosse. He witnessed the horrors of the Holocaust firsthand, and he was determined to understand how such a tragedy could have happened.

The Post-War Years

After the war, Mosse returned to the United States, where he taught at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He quickly became one of the leading historians of his generation. Mosse's work was groundbreaking in its focus on the role of culture and sexuality in shaping history.

Mosse was a prolific writer, and he published over 20 books. His most important works include The Crisis of German Ideology, The Nationalization of the Masses, and Mass Culture and the Mass Man.

Personal Struggles

Mosse's personal life was not without its struggles. He was a gay man, and he lived in a time when homosexuality was still considered a crime. Mosse was forced to keep his sexuality a secret, and he often felt isolated and alone.

Despite his personal struggles, Mosse was a successful and influential historian. He taught at some of the most prestigious universities in the United States, and his work has been translated into over 20 languages.

A Lasting Legacy

George Mosse died in 1999. He was 80 years old. He left behind a legacy of scholarship that has had a profound impact on our understanding of European culture, sexuality, and ideas.

This memoir is a fitting tribute to a brilliant and influential scholar. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Europe, the history of sexuality, or the history of ideas.

Confronting History: A Memoir (George L. Mosse Series in the History of European Culture, Sexuality, and Ideas)

by George L. Mosse

4.4 out of 5