Schama, Simon
Dead Certainties: Unwarranted Speculations
- ISBN 13:
- 9781847087324
- author:
- Schama, Simon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Granta Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 23.2 x 15.4 x 2.6 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, United States,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Simon Schama's latest work explores the darker side of history through the true story of a gruesome murder in the family of Wolfe's chronicler, Francis Parkman. This is not just a tale of crime and punishment, but also a fascinating examination of how stories are shaped and distorted over time.
Through his research, Schama reveals the complex web of narratives that surround historical events, and how these can be both revealing and misleading. With characteristic insight and nuance, he sheds light on the ways in which our understanding of the past is always subject to revision and reinterpretation.
This thought-provoking book offers a fresh perspective on the nature of history and its relationship to truth, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the complexities of human experience.
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