Lipstadt, Deborah E.

History on Trial: My Day in Court with David Irving (P.S.)

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ISBN 13:: 9780060593773
author:: Lipstadt, Deborah E.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Harper Perennial
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2006
Pages:: 400
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 13.5 x 3 cm
Genre:: History Textbook
Condition:: New
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Deborah Lipstadt's personal account of her involvement in a high-profile libel case against a Holocaust denier offers a unique insight into the complexities of historical truth and its impact on individuals. In 1993, Lipstadt wrote Denying the Holocaust, which led to a lawsuit from the defendant, David Irving. The case highlighted the challenges of proving historical facts in court and the importance of academic integrity. This book is an account of Lipstadt's experiences during that time. Lipstadt's story provides a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection of history, law, and personal identity, raising questions about the responsibility of historians to accurately represent the past.

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