Richard Evans
Lying about Hitler
- ISBN 13:
- 9780465021536
- author:
- Richard Evans
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Basic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 336
- Genre:
- History Administrative Procedural Law Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The High Court's verdict in the libel trial between Deborah Lipstadt and David Irving has left an indelible mark on the world of historical scholarship. In this thought-provoking exploration, Richard J. Evans examines the nature of the historian's enterprise, using the Irving trial as a lens to illuminate the complexities of the past. The trial's outcome has significant implications for the way we understand and interpret historical events. Evans delves into the difficult questions that arise when the documentary record is manipulated, and the consequences for our understanding of history. This book offers a nuanced and insightful analysis of the historian's role in shaping our understanding of the past. Through a range of thought-provoking arguments, Evans sheds light on the challenges faced by historians in navigating the complexities of the past. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the nature of historical scholarship and the importance of accuracy in our understanding of the past.
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