Summary:
The book examines the concept of historical judgment, questioning the idea that history can serve as a neutral arbiter of moral standards. It explores the ways in which appeals to the judgment of history can obscure the politics of the present and the historian's role in shaping narratives about the past.
Key points:
1. History as Moral Judge:
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