Why a world-renowned historian's greatest triumph is a book of pub banter
In short: Professor Sir Richard Evans FBA discusses his unexpected proudest achievement. This interview explores the underlying motives that drive his historical work and academic pursuits.
In this Gresham College discussion, prominent historian Professor Sir Richard Evans FBA reflects on his career. Rather than a major academic text, he identifies a book of German pub banter as his most significant achievement. The conversation provides insight into the personal motivations that guide his historical research and scholarship.
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