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Opera singer Robert Lloyd presents an edition devoted to Wagner.
Series marking the fiftieth anniversary of the publication in 1961 of historian EH Carr's influential work What Is History? The book examines the role of the historian
5/5 Michael Cox explains how Carr's views can be applied to current shifts in world power.
First broadcast: 18 Nov 2011
4/5 Niall Ferguson discusses the importance of asking 'what if?' questions of history.
First broadcast: 17 Nov 2011
3/5 Amanda Foreman says theorising about the historian's role doesn't get at historical truth.
First broadcast: 16 Nov 2011
2/5 Dr Elizabeth Buettner places What Is History? in the context of decolonization.
First broadcast: 15 Nov 2011
1/5 Prof Richard Evans introduces Carr the historian and set his work in context.
First broadcast: 14 Nov 2011
5/5 Michael Cox explains how Carr's views can be applied to current shifts in world power.
Fri 18 Nov 2011 22:45 BBC Radio 3
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