The main work of the historian is not to record, but to evaluate; for, if he does not evaluate, how can he know what is worth recording?

E. H. Carr (1892-1982) British historian, journalist, international relations theorist [Edward Hallett "Ted" Carr]
What is History?, ch. 1 (1961)

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  1. Micheal Jo
    October 21st, 2012 at 06:25 | #1
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    thanks

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