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Is History Fiction?

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340 pages
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Examining the intricate relationship between history and fiction, this book delves into the complexities of historical narratives and their truthfulness. It traces the evolution of historical thought from foundational figures like Herodotus and Thucydides to modern theorists such as Nietzsche and Foucault. The authors address postmodern challenges to traditional historical writing and update their analysis to include contemporary debates like the History Wars and emerging fields such as world and environmental history.

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Is History Fiction?, Ann Curthoys, John Docker

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2010
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