Publisher's Synopsis
""What Is History? Five Lectures On The Modern Science Of History"" is a book written by Karl Lamprecht, a German historian and professor at the University of Leipzig. The book is a collection of five lectures delivered by Lamprecht in 1905 and 1906, in which he discusses the nature and purpose of history as a scientific discipline.Lamprecht argues that history is not simply a record of past events, but rather a dynamic process that is shaped by the historian's interpretation and analysis of those events. He emphasizes the importance of studying social and cultural history, rather than just political and military history, in order to understand the broader context in which events occur.Throughout the book, Lamprecht also explores the role of the historian in shaping public opinion and the political climate of their time. He argues that historians have a responsibility to be objective and impartial in their analysis of historical events, but also acknowledges that their personal biases and values can influence their interpretation.Overall, ""What Is History? Five Lectures On The Modern Science Of History"" is a thought-provoking exploration of the nature and purpose of history as a scientific discipline, and remains a valuable resource for students and scholars of history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
