--- product_id: 16557030 title: "What Is History?" price: "€ 4.08" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/16557030-what-is-history store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # What Is History? **Price:** € 4.08 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** What Is History? - **How much does it cost?** € 4.08 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/16557030-what-is-history) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Who is to say how things really were? In formulating a modern answer to the question 'What is History?' Professor Carr shows that the 'facts' of history are simply those which historians have selected for scrutiny. Millions have crossed the Rubicon, but the historians tell us that only Caesar's crossing was significant. All historical facts come to us as a result of interpretative choices by historians influenced by the standards of their age. Yet if absolute objectivity is impossible, the role of the historian need in no way suffer; nor does history lose its fascination. With lucidity, Carr casts a light on the proper function of the historian and the vital importance of history in modern society. “This is an admirably stimulating and intrepid book, a bold excursion into a region of central importance where most contemporary philosophers and historians, unaccountably, either fear or disdain to tread.”—Isaiah Berlin, New Statesman Review: Very interesting take on history. - The book arrived timely and in pristine condition. Haven't read it completely, but so far it is a very interesting take on history. Review: What is History? - . This superb old book is a thoughtful attempt to define the study of history and historiography. Carr's basic thesis is that people's opinions change throughout their life times, are maleable, and depend on what is going on in the world at any given moment. The following quote from the book sums up the author's thesis nicely: . ....."I am fully aware that, if anyone took the trouble to peruse some of the things I wrote before, during, and after the war, he would have no difficulty at all in convicting me of contradictions and inconsistencies at least as glaring as any I have detected in others. Indeed, I am not sure that I should envy any historian who could honestly claim to have lived through the earth-shaking events of the past fifty years without some radical modifications of his outlook. My purpose is merely to show how closely the work of the historian mirrors the society in which he works. It is not merely the events that are in flux. The historian himself is in flux. When you take up a historical work, it is not enough to look for the author's name on the title page: look also for the date of publication or writing--it is sometimes even more revealing. If the philosopher is right in telling us that we cannot step into the same river twice, it is perhaps equally true, and for the same reason, that two books cannot be written by the same historian." (Carr 51-52) . The book was written in 1961 but is bright and sparkling and applicable to our own generation's thinking and perceptions. Kim Burdick Stanton, Delaware ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #157,402 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #69 in Historiography (Books) #79 in Education Research (Books) #150 in Historical Study & Teaching | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 655 Reviews | ## Images ![What Is History? - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51pEhcGFqbL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very interesting take on history. *by U***M on March 24, 2026* The book arrived timely and in pristine condition. Haven't read it completely, but so far it is a very interesting take on history. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What is History? *by K***K on July 31, 2014* . This superb old book is a thoughtful attempt to define the study of history and historiography. Carr's basic thesis is that people's opinions change throughout their life times, are maleable, and depend on what is going on in the world at any given moment. The following quote from the book sums up the author's thesis nicely: . ....."I am fully aware that, if anyone took the trouble to peruse some of the things I wrote before, during, and after the war, he would have no difficulty at all in convicting me of contradictions and inconsistencies at least as glaring as any I have detected in others. Indeed, I am not sure that I should envy any historian who could honestly claim to have lived through the earth-shaking events of the past fifty years without some radical modifications of his outlook. My purpose is merely to show how closely the work of the historian mirrors the society in which he works. It is not merely the events that are in flux. The historian himself is in flux. When you take up a historical work, it is not enough to look for the author's name on the title page: look also for the date of publication or writing--it is sometimes even more revealing. If the philosopher is right in telling us that we cannot step into the same river twice, it is perhaps equally true, and for the same reason, that two books cannot be written by the same historian." (Carr 51-52) . The book was written in 1961 but is bright and sparkling and applicable to our own generation's thinking and perceptions. Kim Burdick Stanton, Delaware ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good intro to historiography *by K***E on February 11, 2021* It’s a great introduction to the discipline of history for newbies without getting too technical or philosophical. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/16557030-what-is-history](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/16557030-what-is-history) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-05-30*