Just what is it that we want from the past? History offers us true stories about the past; heritage sells or provides us with the past we appear to desire. The dividing line between history and heritage is; however; far from clear. This collection of papers addresses the division between history and heritage by looking at the ways in which we make use of the past; the way we consume our yesterdays. Looking at a wide variety of fields; including architectural history; museums; films; novels and politics; the authors examine the ways in which the past is invoked in contemporary culture; and question the politics of drawing upon history in present-day practices. In topics ranging from Braveheart to Princess Diana; the Piltdown Man to the National History Curriculum; war memorials to stately homes; "History and Heritage" explores the presence of the past in our lives; and asks; how; and to what end; are we using the idea of the past. Who is consuming the past and why?
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