Partisan movement in Slovak historiography in 1949 – 1963 Cover Image

Partizánske hnutie v slovenskej historiografii v rokoch 1949 – 1963
Partisan movement in Slovak historiography in 1949 – 1963

Author(s): Roland Valko
Subject(s): History
Published by: Filozofická fakulta Univerzity Mateja Bela
Keywords: Slovak historiography; 1949 – 1963

Summary/Abstract: Partisan movement in Slovak historiography in 1949 – 1963 is represented by works and collections of the 50´s and the beginning of the 60´s. Numerous works and collections by various authors are characterized by deformed explanation of the Partisan movement and its glorification. The dominant is its uncritical praising as the main armed forces of the revolt and SNP. Given problem was misused for political goals and it reflected interest and ideology of political party. The Communist Party defines itself as the most important political revolt power. This period was typical for deformations and falsifying of history. Commencing marxistic historical science that adopted attituted of politicians towards the problem had the main word. That is the reason why they could not be in contrast with political line. At the same time, it was the period of political persecutions and processes that also concerned many partisans and partisan commander.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 17
  • Page Range: 310-328
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Slovak