Oral Tradition as History

by Jan M. Vansina

History Anthropology

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A foundational guide to using oral sources for historical research and understanding their value and limitations.

ISBN-13 9780299102142 ASIN 0299102149 Views 126 Publisher University of Wisconsin Press Year 1985 Edition 1 Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 272 Created April 11, 2026 Updated October 05, 2026

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Oral Tradition as History examines the role of oral sources in reconstructing the past.

The book outlines methods for collecting, evaluating, and interpreting oral evidence.

It discusses challenges historians face when working with non-written traditions.

Readers gain insight into the reliability and limitations of oral accounts.

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