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In the Spanish people there is a mixture of Gothic, Frankish and Moorish blood. One can speak of the Spaniard as one would speak of a brave anarachist. The Arabian epoch - the Arabs look down on the Turks as they do on dogs - was the most cultured, the most intellectual and in every way best and happiest epoch in Spanish history. It was followed by the period of the persecutions with its unceasing atrocities.

Adolf Hitler#127

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Hitler claims Spanish identity is a mix of Gothic, Frankish, and Moorish roots. He praises the Arab epoch as culturally superior and criticizes later persecutions.
In plain terms
He describes Spanish heritage as mixed and favors the Arab period over later religious persecution.
What can you take from it?
Historical periods vary in cultural value according to his view.

Where it applies

  • discussions of national identity
  • comparisons of historical eras

Putting it to work

  • analyze historical influences on culture

Questions to consider

  • How do mixed heritages shape national identity?
  • Who decides which historical periods are best?

Another view

This reflects biased racial and historical views common to his ideology.

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