JOURNAL ARTICLE

An Imperial Homeland: Forging German Identity in Southwest Africa.

  • Published In: German History, 2024, v. 42, n. 3. P. 447 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Quinn, Brian 3 of 3

Abstract

"An Imperial Homeland: Forging German Identity in Southwest Africa" by Adam Blackler explores the role of German colonialism in shaping German national identity. The book focuses on colonial rule in German Southwest Africa (now Namibia) and the precolonial fantasies that influenced German perceptions of Germanness. Blackler highlights the significant contributions of Africans and non-Germans in shaping colonial policy and influencing discussions about nation and empire. The book is divided into three parts, covering the precolonial era, the first two decades of German colonial rule, and the period marked by the genocide of the Ovaherero and Nama. Overall, the book provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics of German colonialism and its impact on German national identity. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:German History. 2024/09, Vol. 42, Issue 3, p447
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Geography and Cartography
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0266-3554
  • DOI:10.1093/gerhis/ghae014
  • Accession Number:179483892
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