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What is History

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SKU: 9780141010205

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“What is History?” by E. H. Carr explores the nature of history and the historian’s role. This influential work argues that historical facts are subjectively selected, challenging conventional notions of objectivity. Discover how individual perspectives shape our understanding of the past. ISBN: 9780141010205

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  • ISBN-13: 9780141010205
  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: mm
  • Width: 129 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0141010207
  • Publisher Date: 07 Jun 2018
  • Height: 198 mm
  • No of Pages: 208
  • Series Title: Penguin Modern Classics
  • Weight: 202 gr

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Weight 0.5 kg

23 reviews for What is History

  1. Parakh Agrawal

    A brilliant analysis of the historian’s role. A bit academic, but very worthwhile.

  2. Yash Sandeep Wayangankar

    Opened my eyes to the subjectivity of historical narratives. A challenging but rewarding read.

  3. Prateek Brahma

    Challenging but rewarding. You need to actively engage to get the most out of this.

  4. Ankit

    Carr’s ideas are thought-provoking, but sometimes a bit dense. A good read for serious history buffs.

  5. Revu Anurag

    A little complicated but a great exploration.

  6. Mohammad Aves Khan

    Carr’s writing is engaging and his arguments are well-supported. A must-read for history enthusiasts.

  7. Aayush Gupta

    I struggled with some of the concepts. Might be better for those with a history background.

  8. Muskan

    Important perspective on how history is written. Can be a little heavy on theory.

  9. Sarthak Bansal

    Provoked a lot of thought about how we interpret the past. A dense but important read.

  10. Sandipan Mukherjee

    A groundbreaking book that challenged traditional views of history. Highly influential!

  11. Sunil Kumar Budania

    A bit slow and philosophical. Interesting ideas, but requires patience.

  12. Aditya Bhardwaj

    A classic for a reason! Carr’s arguments are still relevant today. Highly recommended.

  13. Bhupesh

    Carr’s arguments felt relevant and impactful. I’d recommend for all history students.

  14. Arijit Pattanayak

    Interesting insights into the interpretation of the past.

  15. Ansh Arora

    This book made me question everything I thought I knew about history. Powerful stuff!

  16. Jai

    Interesting points about bias in history. A bit dry at times, though.

  17. Utpal Basumatary

    Excellent exploration of historical methodology. Some of the examples felt outdated.

  18. Ashish Garg

    A vital contribution to historical thought. It demands close reading and reflection.

  19. Shubham

    Opens you up to a different view. It is well written.

  20. Shozab Ghazi Naqvi

    Found it a bit repetitive in places. Still, some valuable ideas presented.

  21. Srishti

    Not a light read, but full of insightful observations. Be prepared to think critically!

  22. Kushagre Singh

    Essential reading for anyone studying history. It’s a bit dated, but the core concepts are timeless.

  23. Sakshi Sharma

    Changed the way I see history. Not always easy to follow, but worth the effort.

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