The Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg was responsible for saving the lives of thousands of Jews in Budapest between 1944 and 1945. He is recognised by the Israeli state as one of the Righteous among the Nations.
This book examines both Wallenberg's activities during the Holocaust and the ways posterity has remembered him. It explores secret Swedish diplomacy and how Wallenberg was transformed over time into a Swedish brand. It considers the political aspects of Wallenberg's Americanisation and analyses his portrayals in music, film and television. Representations of Wallenberg as a monument are discussed with special reference to Swedish and Hungarian examples. The question of how Wallenberg's memory can and should be kept alive in future is an essential issue related to the politics of memory.
By:
Ulf Zander Imprint: Lund University Press,Sweden Country of Publication: Sweden Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 138mm,
Spine: 31mm
ISBN:9789198557800 ISBN 10: 9198557807 Series:Lund University Press Pages: 408 Publication Date:01 June 2024 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Ulf Zander is a Full Professor of History at Lund University.