Why does the Great Oxford Debate of 1860 pose a challenge to modern historians?
a) The debate was not transcribed, so historians have to re-create the arguments from later recollections of participants.
b) The newspaper accounts were purposely vague so as not to offend people.
Consider This: What is the best way for historians to weigh several sides of an issue? See 9.7: Narrative: A Monkey’s Uncle.
c) The government threatened to fine anyone reporting on the debate, so historians have no real account of it.
Consider This: What is the best way for historians to weigh several sides of an issue? See 9.7: Narrative: A Monkey’s Uncle.
d) The original transcription of the debate was lost in a fire.
Consider This: What is the best way for historians to weigh several sides of an issue? See 9.7: Narrative: A Monkey’s Uncle.
a) The debate was not transcribed, so historians have to re-create the arguments from later recollections of participants.
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