Discussion: Greeks, Romans, Germans: How the Nazis Usurped Europe's Classical Past

Author: Johann Chapoutot

Description: In Greeks, Romans, Germans, Johann Chapoutot examines how Nazi ideology manipulated classical history to justify their regime. By distorting ancient civilizations like Greece and Rome, the Nazis created a narrative that supported their vision of racial superiority and imperial conquest. Chapoutot explores how figures such as Heinrich Himmler and Joseph Goebbels selectively appropriated classical themes to enhance the Nazi project.

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