German Images of the Self and the Other Nationalist, Colonialist and Anti-Semitic Discourse 1871-1918

German Images of the Self and the Other Nationalist, Colonialist and Anti-Semitic Discourse 1871-1918 by F. Rash is published by Palgrave Macmillan UK and was released on January 1, 2012. This edition spans 222 pages and is presented in English. The book offers a detailed linguistic analysis of the nationalist discourses of the German Second Reich, highlighting the contrasting images of the German Self alongside various Others, including Jews, native Africans, gypsies, and the enemy Other during the First World War.

Readers will find an exploration of how these discourses reflect broader themes in language arts and social science, particularly within the contexts of history and anthropology. The analysis delves into the complexities of identity and otherness, providing insights into the cultural and social dynamics of the time. This work serves as a resource for those interested in the intersections of linguistics and historical narratives, particularly in relation to European nationalism and colonialism.