The Politics Of The Nazi Past In Germany And Austria

This book compares the influence of the Nazi past in contemporary German andAustrian politics. In Germany the process of dealing with the past has createda cult... » 

This book compares the influence of the Nazi past in contemporary German andAustrian politics. In Germany the process of dealing with the past has createda culture of contrition that keeps the far right marginalized politically. Bycontrast many Austrians have presented themselves as victims of Nazism anddeny that Austrians share much complicity in Nazi crimes. The far right Freedomparty of Jorg Haider was able to become a political force in this environment. «