Historical Evidence (1909)

Historical Evidence is a book written by George Hereford Brooke and published in 1909. The book is a comprehensive guide to the nature and sources of historical evidence. In it, Brooke explores the different types of evidence that historians use to reconstruct the past, including written documents, artifacts, and oral traditions. He also discusses the various methods that historians use to evaluate and interpret this evidence, such as source criticism, internal criticism, and external criticism.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the nature of historical evidence and the different types of sources that historians use. The second part focuses on the methods that historians use to evaluate and interpret evidence, including the use of archives, the study of chronology, and the use of statistical analysis. The third and final part of the book examines specific examples of historical evidence from different periods of history, including the ancient world, the Middle Ages, and the modern era.Overall, Historical Evidence is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of history. It provides a clear and concise overview of the methods and sources used by historians to reconstruct the past, and it offers practical guidance on how to evaluate and interpret historical evidence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.