Abusing Antiquity?

Abusing Antiquity? Classics and the Contemporary Far Right, Volume 1, provides a critical examination of how ancient Greece and Rome are utilized to legitimize modern political agendas. This history collection features a diverse range of essays exploring the appropriation of the classical past by extremist ideologies. The authors analyze how these historical narratives impact contemporary discussions regarding race, gender, and immigration. By examining various national and political settings, the text investigates the intersection of antiquity and modern radicalism.

The research in Abusing Antiquity? Classics and the Contemporary Far Right, Volume 1, utilizes diverse evidence including online media, literature, and visual culture. The volume addresses the methodology and ethics of engaging with extremist material while interrogating the role of disciplinary structures in perpetuating politicized narratives. Through case studies focused on the US and Europe, this history book illuminates how visions of the past are weaponized for ideological ends and examines the consequences of such appropriations.