Abstract

GHOTME, Rafat. NACIÓN Y HEROÍSMO EN COLOMBIA - 1910-1962. rev.relac.int.estrateg.segur. [online]. 2010, vol.5, n.1, pp.161-191. ISSN 1909-3063.

This article examines the myth of Santander in the history books of the first half of the twentieth century, as the stereotype of tradition, national identity and the archetype of a special man, with the individual and collective qualities proper of the national soul. This task would be implemented by the Colombian Academy of History, which along with the national government, during the period 1910-1962 undertook the task of normalize and give him an autonomous and enduring life.

Keywords : Myth; Nationalism; National Identity; Heroes; Anti heroes; Colombian Academy of History; History books; General Santander.

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