What is History?A philosophical interpretation of history, examining the significance of historical study as a science and a reflection of social values. |
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THE HISTORIAN AND HIS FACTS | 3 |
SOCIETY AND THE INDIVIDUAL | 36 |
HISTORY SCIENCE AND MORALITY | 70 |
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