Explore a new perspective on the Holocaust with Alon Confino’s Foundational Pasts. This insightful book reinterprets the Holocaust not just as a historical event, but as a crucial problem in cultural history. Moving beyond conventional scholarship, Confino delves into the cultural sensibilities and historical understanding that enabled the Nazi vision of a world without Jews. By drawing a compelling comparison with how historians interpret the French Revolution, Confino challenges fundamental assumptions about historical narration and explanation. Foundational Pasts offers a thought-provoking analysis for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this pivotal event in modern European history. Discover a unique approach to Holocaust studies at The Bookish Owl.