Historiography in the Twentieth Century: From Scientific Objectivity to the Postmodern Challenge

The book delves into the evolution of historical thought and historiography, focusing on the transition from classical approaches to modern methodologies influenced by social sciences after World War II. Iggers highlights the impact of postmodernism in the last two decades, prompting historians to reassess their relationship with historical subjects and the notion of objective history. He argues that contemporary historiography has become a hybrid, embracing microhistory and cultural history while maintaining a commitment to capturing reality and a logical inquiry process.