“History in Burckhardt's words is 'the record of what one age finds worthy of note in another.' The past is intelligible to us only in light of the present; and we can fully understand the present only in light of the past. To enable man to understand the society of the past and to increase his mastery over the society of the present is the dual function of history.”
Quote by Edward Hallett Carr
Work
What is history?: the George Macaulay Trevelyan lectures delivered in the University of Cambridge January-March 1961
What is History? is a collection of lectures that delve into the nature, purpose, and significance of historical study. The lectures, delivered by the renowned historian George Macaulay Trevelyan, explore various aspects of history, including its role in shaping society and the individual. The text offers insights into the methods and approaches used in historical research and analysis. more
Author
Edward Hallett Carr
Edward Hallett Carr was a British journalist and historian renowned for his analytical insights into international relations and political events. His seminal work, 'The Twenty Years' Crisis, 1919-1939', is a landmark in the study of international relations, offering a critical perspective on the post-World War I period. Carr's writing, characterized by its clarity and analytical rigor, has had a lasting impact on the field. more
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