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'E.H. Carr...now proves himself to be not only our most distinguished modern historian, but also one of the most valuable contributors to historical theory.' - Spectator
'As a lively, challenging view of the purpose of historical inquiry and the role of the historian...What is History? has yet to be bettered.' - David Horspool, Times Literary Supplement
'There is simply no point in talking about the principles and methodology of historical research without referring to E.H. Carr's seminal work.' - Elliot Jager, The Jerusalem Post
'By situating Carr's book historically so well, Evans...[has] provided the strongest argument yet for leaving What is History? on the shelf as a theory-of-history primer for undergraduates and for its alternative use as valuable primary evidence for the history of intellectual politics in mid-20th century Britain.' - Simon Ditchfield, Times Higher Education Supplement
'Carr's What is History? is still essential reading for all historians. The new edition introduced by Professor Evans, a leading historian and an accomplished historiographer, provides an excellent insight into Carr's life and work.' - Jonathan Haslam, author of The Vices of Integrity: E. H. Carr (1892-1982)
'E. H. Carr…proves himself to be not only our most distinguished modern historian, but also one of the most valuable contributors to historical theory.' - The Spectator
'As a lively, challenging view of the purpose of historical inquiry and the role of the historian...What is History? has yet to be bettered.' - David Horspool, Times Literary Supplement
'There is simply no point in talking about the principles and methodology of historical research without referring to E.H. Carr's seminal work.' - Elliot Jager, The Jerusalem Post
'By situating Carr's book historically so well, Evans...[has] provided the strongest argument yet for leaving What is History? on the shelf as a theory-of-history primer for undergraduates and for its alternative use as valuable primary evidence for the history of intellectual politics in mid-20th century Britain.' - Simon Ditchfield, Times Higher Education Supplement
'Carr's What is History? is still essential reading for all historians. The new edition introduced by Professor Evans, a leading historian and an accomplished historiographer, provides an excellent insight into Carr's life and work.' - Jonathan Haslam, author of The Vices of Integrity: E. H. Carr (1892-1982)
'E. H. Carr…proves himself to be not only our most distinguished modern historian, but also one of the most valuable contributors to historical theory.' - The Spectator
David Horspool, The Times Literary Supplement
'As a lively challenging view of the purpose of historical enquiry and the role of historian ...What is History? has yet to be bettered.'
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have always been interested in the theoretical side of history and this remains one of the best books to start with. It has been a few years since I was at University, but this used to be a set text for first year undergraduates, in order to give them some understanding of the 'history of history'. Carr's text is highly readable and his analogies very useful - ie. thinking of historians as merely individuals in a very long, winding procession of people through a mountainous valley - looking back at events going on further back in the queue, their views differing according to whereabouts in the procession he or she was at the time. Still a great starting point for an often complex subject.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Anyone interested in the (currently much disputed) philosophical issues surrounding the study of history should read this one. Carr doesn't sit on the fence - instead makes his position clear and with a refreshingly simple and easy (though nontheless articulate) use of language which is sadly missing from other work in this area of discussion.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Very intuitive and inspiring. Carr manages to raise questions of many a historian, and concludes by providing his own 'philosophical' slant on the answers. Worth reading if one wishes to broaden their understanding.
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Have you ever wondered - What is History ?
This is an excellent book, very interesting, informative and well written.
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Published 7 months ago by R. Burns
the best introduction to history you could hope for
Absolutely fantastic, a must read for any budding historian or any one interested in history :) Really fired my interest.
Published 8 months ago by dwiendle
Indeed, what is history?
E H Carr's book is certainly thought provoking, if not a little annoying in parts. What you have to be aware of is that this book originally began life as a series of lectures... Read more
Published 15 months ago by R Howey
A classic
Anyone who takes the study of history seriously should read this book. If you find it boring, you shouldn't be doing history.
Published 19 months ago by Page Turner
A classic
Excellent style and good argumentation, Carr provides a delightful and easy read. Although time (history) has been quite rude to some of his arguments and views in the past 40... Read more
Published on 2 May 2009 by Sipilä Jussi
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Overly complex, arrogant and long-winded - I had to read this book for my degree, and hated every second of it.
Published on 4 Nov 2008 by Mr. D. Mcgrady
E.H Carr, a great thinker
EH Carr was a great thinker, and in this series of lectures published in What Is History he tackles deep philosophical questions with a wit and intelligent investigation that is... Read more
Published on 7 Aug 2008 by M. N. R. Maynard
What is History? Good question
There are many definitions of what History is, and what it means for different sections of society at different times. E.H. Read more
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Compulsive reading but (unnecessarily?) complex in places
This collection of essays by the late E. H. Carr is particularly interesting to any student of historiography, or indeed the general reader. Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2002
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The question 'what is history?' is one that has taxed the mind of many a historian throughout the centuries. Read more
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