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A methodological primer for historians, this work outlines rigorous procedures for evaluating historical sourcesboth primary and secondary. It details six key inquiries covering authenticity, provenance and credibility (external criticism) alongside methods for assessing internal reliability. Special attention is given to the cautious use of indirect witnesses and oral traditions under specific conditions.
TITLE: A Guide to Historical Method. Second-hand SECONDHAND
AUTHOR: Gilbert J Garraghan
PUBLISHER: Fordham University Press
DATE PUBLISHED: 1951
PLACE PUBLISHED: USA
PAGES: 481
BINDING: Hardcover, cloth bound, no dust jacket
LANGUAGE: English
DIMENSIONS: 23.5 x 16 x 3 cm
WEIGHT: 0.915 kg