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In Defence Of History

Paperback • 2018 • 1. edition

In Defence Of History

By Richard J. Evans

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About the book

The classic explanation of the craft of history and the vital worth of historians to civilizationIn this volume, English historian Richard Evans offers a defence of the importance of his craft. At a time when fact and historical truth are under unprecedented assault, Evans shows us why history is necessary. Taking us into the historians' workshop to show us just how good history gets written, he demolishes the wilder claims of postmodern historians, who deny the possibility of any realistic gras...Show more

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9781783784592

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Granta Books

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2018

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In Defence Of History

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