A classic essay on the distortions of history that occur when historians impose a rigid point of view on the study of the past.
It is not as easy to understand the past as many who have written it would have us believe. The historians who look at it from the Protestant, progressive, “19th Century gentleman” viewpoint are defined by Professor Butterfield as “the Whig historians.” The Whig historian studies the past with reference to the present. He looks for agency in history. And, in his search for origins and causes, he can easily select those facts that give support to his thesis and thus eliminate other facts equally important to the total picture.
Written by: H. Butterfield, M.A.
Published by: G. Bell and Sons, LTD.
Printing Date: 1951
Hardcover
Condition:
In Acceptable Condition for the age. The cover has Heavy wear along the corners, especially the lower right on front. The spine has sun discoloration. The inside pages have notes, underlining, and other marks throughout in pencil. Binding is strong. Aside from the marks the pages are in good condition and crisp. Please see pictures for more info.
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