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Oral tradition; a study in historical methodology. Translated by H.M. Wright.

Title
Oral tradition; a study in historical methodology. Translated by H.M. Wright.
Author
Vansina, Jan.
Publication
Chicago, Aldine Pub. Co. [1965, c1961]

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Description
xiv, 226 p. illus.; 23 cm.
Subject
  • History > Methodology
  • Oral history
  • Oral tradition
Note
  • Revision of thesis, University of Louvain.
  • Translation of: De la tradition orale.
Bibliography (note)
  • Bibliography: p. 216-222.
Processing Action (note)
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Contents
I. Oral tradition and historical methodology -- II. Tradition as a chain of testimonies -- III. Understanding the testimony -- IV. The testimony as a mirage of reality -- V. The evaluation of testimonies -- VI. Historical knowledge -- VII. The interpretation of history.
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