Edward Hallet Carr

Edward Hallett Carr was a British historian and scholar known for his influential ideas on history and historiography. His work, particularly in "What is History?" emphasizes that history is not a collection of objective facts but is interpreted through the lens of contemporary perspectives, biases, and the historian's context. Carr argued that historians are not merely passive recorders of events but play an active role in shaping our understanding of the past. This perspective aligns with revisionist history, which re-examines established narratives and seeks to highlight overlooked aspects, encouraging a more nuanced understanding of history.