The Historian's Craft (Marc Bloch)

The Historian's Craft by Marc Bloch discusses how historians study and interpret the past. He emphasizes that history is not just about collecting dates or facts but involves critical analysis of sources, understanding context, and recognizing biases. Bloch highlights the importance of questioning what sources tell us and seeking multiple perspectives to reconstruct historical truth. The book encourages an active, thoughtful approach to history, viewing it as an ongoing dialogue between the past and present, emphasizing the craft and methodology behind interpreting human events.