Academy and Community

The establishment of history as an academic discipline in France between 1870 and 1914 is meticulously detailed, highlighting the emergence of a "scientific" approach to historical writing within the French university system. Keylor examines how this period fostered innovative scholarship, positioning France as a leader in historical research post-First World War. The book explores the transformative impact of these developments on the field, emphasizing the unique contributions of French historians to the evolution of historical methodology.