Christina Morina in Bielefeld: The American Tremor in Democratic Discourse
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Christina Morina analyzes the American Tremor
When political certainties begin to falter, the actual work of historiography begins: On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, historian and professor from Bielefeld, Christina Morina, will present her new book The American Tremor at the Bielefeld Adult Education Center.
Democracy Under Pressure
Morina describes how Donald Trump's attack has shaken the American democracy to its core. Her lecture contextualizes current political events within larger historical frameworks and focuses on the resilience of democratic orders.
History as Guidance
The event combines a solid contemporary historical analysis with the question of how democratic societies respond to anti-democratic attacks. Christina Morina employs the means of political cultural history, historical contextualization, and precise diagnosis of the present.
A Renowned Voice of Contemporary History
Christina Morina is a professor of general history with a special emphasis on contemporary history at the University of Bielefeld. Her research focuses on the history of democracy, culture of remembrance, history of political ideas, and the rise of right-wing populism. For her book Thousand Breakthroughs, she received the German Non-Fiction Prize in 2024; her study The Invention of Marxism was awarded the Translation Prize Humanities International.
An Evening for Democratic Discourse
The reading and lecture atmosphere in the Murnau hall promises a concentrated literary experience between historical analysis and current political debate. The focus will be on the linguistic precision of the non-fiction book, the societal significance of democratic institutions, and the question of their protection.
Conclusion
Visitors can expect an informative evening with a distinguished expert in contemporary history and a poignant analysis of the political present. Those who wish to understand how historical perspectives sharpen the view on Trump's America and the future of democratic orders will experience a relevant author encounter in Bielefeld.
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