Lying About Hitler
Lying About Hitler by Richard Evans, published by Basic Books on April 18, 2002, is a reprint edition comprising 336 pages. This book examines the libel trial involving historian David Irving and Deborah Lipstadt, where the High Court in London deemed Irving a falsifier of history. Evans, a Cambridge historian and chief adviser for the defense, uses this significant legal case to delve into complex questions surrounding the responsibilities and practices of historians.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of the implications of historical accuracy and the manipulation of documentary evidence. The book addresses critical issues within the field of history, particularly in relation to the integrity of historical narratives and the challenges faced by historians in their pursuit of truth. Through this lens, Evans provides insights into the broader context of historical interpretation and the ethical considerations that underpin the discipline.
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In ruling against the controversial historian David Irving, whose libel suit against the American historian Deborah Lipstadt was tried in April 2000, the High Court in London labeled Irving a falsifier of history. No objective historian, declared the judge, would manipulate the documentary record in the way that Irving did. Richard J. Evans, a Cambridge historian and the chief adviser for the defense, uses this famous trial as a lens for exploring a range of difficult questions about the nature of the historian’s enterprise.
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