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The Historian and Historical Evidence

The Historian and Historical Evidence

Johnson, Allen

Paperback

PhilosophyGeneral World HistoryHistoriography

ISBN10: 1025709306
ISBN13: 9781025709307
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 200
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Historian and Historical Evidence is a compelling examination of the rigorous techniques and philosophical underpinnings of historical research. Allen Johnson offers a systematic look at the methodologies used to authenticate and interpret the records of the past, focusing on the critical relationship between the researcher and the materials they study. The work serves as an essential primer on how history is written, challenging the reader to consider the complexities of truth and objective reality in historical narrative.

The text explores various aspects of historical criticism, including the evaluation of human testimony, the analysis of documents, and the scientific methods required to establish proof. By addressing the psychological and physical factors that influence the preservation of history, the author provides a blueprint for sound scholarly investigation. From the problems of bias and error to the synthesis of disparate facts into a cohesive story, this book covers the spectrum of the historian's craft.

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