What Is History?
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What Is History?

by Edward Hallett Carr

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What Is History? is a thoughtful examination of the ways people study, interpret, and explain the past. Edward Hallett Carr considers the relationship between historians and their subjects, inviting readers to reflect on evidence, perspective, and the nature of historical understanding.

ISBN-13 9780394703916 ASIN 039470391X Views 301 Publisher Vintage Year 1967 Edition 1 Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 224 Adult No Created February 23, 2026 Updated October 16, 2026
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What Is History? explores the meaning and practice of history.

Edward Hallett Carr considers how historians approach the past and construct interpretations from historical evidence.

The book offers a thoughtful introduction to questions about historical knowledge, explanation, and perspective.

It is suited to readers interested in history, historiography, and the ideas that shape our understanding of the past.

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