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When political geography changes, how do recognized or newly-formed states justify their rule and create a sense of shared history? The essays in this title reveal that they turn to archaeology, employing the field and its findings to develop nationalistic feelings and forge legitimate and distinctive national identities.Kohl, Philip L. is the author of 'Selective Remembrances Archaeology in the Construction, Commemoration, and Consecration of National Pasts', published 2008 under ISBN 9780226450599 and ISBN 0226450597.
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