The Age of Hitler and How We Will Survive It Alec Ryrie
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We live in an age where Hitler and the Nazis dominate our cultural imagination, shaping values once defined by religion. Historian Alec Ryrie explores why society remains captivated by this struggle, from history and fiction to modern myths such as Star Wars and Harry Potter.
Join Alec, author of The Age of Hitler, as he examines the costs of our Nazi obsession and questions what will come as our anti-Nazi moral consensus frays and both the Left and Right begin to move on.
With a fresh take on modern history and pop culture, Alec will offer a thought-provoking look at the culture wars and our shifting political crises, challenging assumptions on both sides and asking what a new moral vision might look like.
This event will take place live on Zoom Webinar. You will receive a link to join a couple of days before the event and a reminder an hour before. During the event, you can ask questions via a Q&A function, but audience cameras and microphones will remain muted throughout.
About the speaker
Alec Ryrie is Professor of the History of Christianity at Durham University, UK, and a Fellow of the British Academy. His latest book is The Age of Hitler and How We Will Survive It (Reaktion, 2025). His previous books include Unbelievers: An Emotional History of Doubt (2019).
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