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Michael Merschel: Michael Merschel edits books coverage for The Dallas Morning News. November 2010
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He elaborated on many of the points we went over in the interview I previously posted. But he also was asked, and answered, questions about the role of the historian, and challenges our electronic era will pose to historians of the future. He drew an analogy between being a historian and being a cop interviewing witnesses after a car wreck: Everybody will have a different perspective; you have to decide which one you are going to believe. "If we didn't have some principles of selection, history would be a confusing mess." About 50 people turned out for the appearance. I was impressed with the thoughtful questions they asked. And I think lucky ticket holders to his appearance tomorrow at the World Affairs Council will be pleased. (In the photo: McPherson flanked by Randy Gordon and Catherine Cuellar of The Writers Studio.) + |
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