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Written at a time of scepticism about our ability to learn from the past, this work reveals why history is possible and necessary. Quashing the claims of postmodern historians who deny the possibility of any realistic grasp of history, Evans explains the dangers of losing a historical perspective.
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In Defence of History, Richard J. Evans
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- Released
- 1998
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- Title
- In Defence of History
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard J. Evans
- Publisher
- Granta Books
- Released
- 1998
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 316
- ISBN10
- 1862071047
- ISBN13
- 9781862071049
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, History, Political Science & Politics, Philosophical Topics, Philosophy, Politics, Science, Gifts for grandpa, Historiography
- First published
- 1997
- Original title
- In Defence of History
- Rating
- 3.7 out of 5
- Description
- Written at a time of scepticism about our ability to learn from the past, this work reveals why history is possible and necessary. Quashing the claims of postmodern historians who deny the possibility of any realistic grasp of history, Evans explains the dangers of losing a historical perspective.