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Politics of the past: the use and abuse of history - Socialists ...

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Dedicated to Bronisław Geremek<br />

Bronisław Geremek, historian, former political dissident <strong>and</strong><br />

our dear colleague, was one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> speakers at <strong>the</strong> event<br />

which we organized in Prague to commemorate <strong>the</strong> Spring <strong>of</strong><br />

1968. As always, his contribution to <strong>the</strong> debate was balanced<br />

<strong>and</strong> full <strong>of</strong> insights. His life was devoted to just ca<strong>use</strong>s whe<strong>the</strong>r<br />

writing his famous <strong>history</strong> <strong>of</strong> poverty or being one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

leaders <strong>of</strong> Solidarność. To him we dedicate this publication.<br />

He was a true citizen <strong>of</strong> Europe who always looked forward,<br />

as his article, which we were allowed to reprint, illustrates.

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