History’s Dead-Hand Grip: Politics, Statecraft, and “Lessons” of the
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How nations twist the past to serve the present—and why it matters for global politics today.
Eight essays reveal the dangerous ways history is weaponized in statecraft around the world.
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“Eight essays illustrate how the use and misuse of history shape the politics and statecraft of countries around the world”– Provided by publisher.
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Joseph Ledford is the author of History's Dead-Hand Grip: Politics, Statecraft, and "Lessons" of the Past, published by Hoover Institution Press in 2026. The work examines the political aspects of history and historiography, exploring how interpretations of the past influence contemporary statecraft.
History’s Dead-Hand Grip: Politics, Statecraft, and “Lessons” of the
How nations twist the past to serve the present—and why it matters for global politics today.
Eight essays reveal the dangerous ways history is weaponized in statecraft around the world.
Description
Praise and Reviews
About the Author
Joseph Ledford is the author of History's Dead-Hand Grip: Politics, Statecraft, and "Lessons" of the Past, published by Hoover Institution Press in 2026. The work examines the political aspects of history and historiography, exploring how interpretations of the past influence contemporary statecraft.