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From Mermaids to Menocchio: Truths and Divergence in Politically Tempestuous Times.

Authors :
Mitchell, Laura J.
Source :
Sixteenth Century Journal. Spring2019, Vol. 50 Issue 1, p231-237. 7p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The author discusses the role of historians, particularly those who study early modern history, in contemporary politics. She mentions their expertise in factual analysis and scope, the examples of mermaids and the Italian heretic Menocchio as evidence of belief in facts, and the need to find a consensus in discovering truth.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03610160
Volume :
50
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Sixteenth Century Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
139831387
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1086/scj5001033