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Victor Neumann is a Romanian historian, political analyst, and professor at the West University in Timisoara. He is a well-known specialist in the recent cultural and intellectual histories of Eastern and Central Europe. Much of his work deals with Conceptual History, Jewish-Romanian history, the history of antisemitism, as well as various topics connected with nationalism. Since 2013 he has been Director of the Timisoara Museum of Arts.

'Neumann's book has many qualities - it is beautifully presented, very wide ranging and nicely illustrated - but above all it is a reminder of what the radical right wants to destroy, and how it wants to turn a vibrant, thriving scene into a world of sameness and conformity.' - Professor Dan Stone of Royal Holloway, University of London; 'For all those who (we hope) will visit Timisoara during its year as European Capital of Culture, Victor Neumann's volume provides a welcome introduction to the city and region, of the highest scientific and intellectual quality.' -- Observator cultural; “Luxuriously equipped and beautifully illustrated.” -- Slobodan Bjelica, Journal of Historical Researches;