Aimed at students of history, this volume, originally published in 1928, examines the issues of impartiality and objectivity in the study of history. It also discusses the skills necessary for any would-be historian including the knowledge of foreign languages, the use of sources and note-taking.
Charles George Crump (1862-1935) was a notable English historian, editor, and archivist.
He is known for his work at the Public Record Office, his influential books like The Logic of History and History and Historical Research, and his editing of historical texts, including Walter Savage Landor's works.