The Ever-Changing Past

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Why All History Is Revisionist History

By James M. Banner, Jr.

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In The Ever-Changing Past, James M. Banner, Jr. explores the dynamic and evolving nature of how history is interpreted and understood over time. The book delves into the methodologies and influences that shape historical narratives, emphasizing how our understanding of the past is continuously reshaped by new evidence, perspectives, and interpretations. This insightful work invites readers to consider the fluidity of history and its impact on contemporary society.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by how historians reinterpret and reinterpret the past over time. It offers an insightful exploration into the ever-evolving nature of historical understanding, encouraging readers to consider how present-day contexts and perspectives shape our views on history.

The Ever-Changing Past

An experienced, multi-faceted historian shows how revisionist history is at the heart of creating historical knowledge

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History is not, and has never been, inert, certain, merely factual, and beyond reinterpretation. Taking readers from Thucydides to the origin of the French Revolution to the Civil War and beyond, James M. Banner, Jr. explores what historians do and why they do it.

Banner shows why historical knowledge is unlikely ever to be unchanging, why history as a branch of knowledge is always a search for meaning and a constant source of argument, and why history is so essential to individuals’ awareness of their location in the world and to every group and nation’s sense of identity and destiny. He explains why all historians are revisionists while they seek to more fully understand the past, and how they always bring their distinct minds, dispositions, perspectives, and purposes to bear on the subjects they study.

The Ever-Changing Past demonstrates the dynamic nature of history and its vital role in shaping our understanding of culture and self.

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The Ever-Changing Past by James M. Banner, Jr. is celebrated for being accessible and jargon-free, offering valuable insights into historiographical debates and the broader understanding of history. It is praised for its lucid examination of historical revisionism, highlighting how historians interpret and reinterpret the past from a contemporary perspective. The book is noted for being insightful, erudite, and clearly written, making it engaging and informative for both specialists and general readers.

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ISBN: 9780300238457

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 May 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 304

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Ancient & Classical History History & Military James M. Banner, Jr. Non-Fiction Series: Jack Ryan, Jr.

About the Author

James M. Banner, Jr., a historian of early American politics, historical thought, and the discipline of history, is the author of many books, including The Elements of Teaching, and is the editor of Presidential Misconduct: From George Washington to Today. He lives in Washington, D.C.