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Exploring the complexities of historical narrative, Inga Clendinnen questions the role of historians in shaping national identity versus providing an objective account of the past. She critiques the notion of history as a tool for myth-making, arguing that historians must remain true to their profession without succumbing to political pressures. Clendinnen delves into the implications of how history is presented and what it reveals about societal values and needs.
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The History Question, Inga Clendinnen
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- 2006
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- Title
- The History Question
- Subtitle
- Who Owns the Past?; Quarterly Essay 23
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Inga Clendinnen
- Publisher
- Quarterly Essay
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 120
- ISBN13
- 9781863952545
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Exploring the complexities of historical narrative, Inga Clendinnen questions the role of historians in shaping national identity versus providing an objective account of the past. She critiques the notion of history as a tool for myth-making, arguing that historians must remain true to their profession without succumbing to political pressures. Clendinnen delves into the implications of how history is presented and what it reveals about societal values and needs.