by RichardJ.Evans (Author), Richard J. Evans (Author), Richard J. Evans (Author)
The classic explanation of the craft of history and the vital worth of historians to civilization In 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 grasp of history, and explains the deadly political dangers of losing a historical perspective on the way we live our lives.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 384
Publisher: Granta Books
Published: 01 Feb 2018
ISBN 10: 1783784598
ISBN 13: 9781783784592
Book Overview: The classic explanation of the craft of history and the vital worth of historians to civilization -- more relevant than ever in the post-fact world.