In the book, Arnold refers to seeking the truth as a crime story that is being evaluated in a courtroom. The detective has to make an attempt to decide which account is right and which is wrong. In history, unlike the law the same courtroom case can be retried many times. We can analyze and analyze history as many times we like and find new information over time to prove what the truth is and what is false. The truth is a process of consensus and in seeking the truth requires the general public to say what they believe is true and what is false. Historians in the academic field may disagree with each and many not always come agree in something, however, they need to have consensus in finding out what is really
In the book, Arnold refers to seeking the truth as a crime story that is being evaluated in a courtroom. The detective has to make an attempt to decide which account is right and which is wrong. In history, unlike the law the same courtroom case can be retried many times. We can analyze and analyze history as many times we like and find new information over time to prove what the truth is and what is false. The truth is a process of consensus and in seeking the truth requires the general public to say what they believe is true and what is false. Historians in the academic field may disagree with each and many not always come agree in something, however, they need to have consensus in finding out what is really