The killing of history

Keith Windschuttle argues that the discipline of history is under attack from modern literary and social theories that deny the possibility of objective truth about the past. These theories blur the lines between history, myth, and fiction, leading to a redefinition of how history is taught and understood. Windschuttle offers a critical examination of these developments, defending traditional history as a scientific endeavor grounded in facts. He explores specific historical events to illustrate the impact of these new approaches.