Chap. 3 : History, Science and Morality
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It is nonsense to say that generalization is foreign to history; history thrives on generalizations.
— E. H. Carr
What It Means
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About E. H. Carr
Edward Hallett "Ted" Carr, CBE (28 June 1892 – 3 November 1982) was an English historian, diplomat, journalist and international relations theorist.
About E. H. Carr
Edward Hallett "Ted" Carr, CBE (28 June 1892 – 3 November 1982) was an English historian, diplomat, journalist and international relations theorist.
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