There are many beliefs in the world and they all generally have something in common and that is that they exhibit a confidence in the truth or existence of something that is not immediately susceptible to rigorous proof. Opinions are often an expression of these kind of beliefs, but they are als0 generally presented, certainly … Continue reading A Belief is Not a Fact
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An attention to fact can improve fiction
In the past I have bemoaned the erosion of fact from historical fiction and period dramas, as seen in books, television, and cinema. This has led to me being accused of being pedantic. I have always enjoyed history. It was one of my favourite subjects at school. I am well aware that today we do … Continue reading An attention to fact can improve fiction
Fake History is as bad as Fake News
I have written previously about my concern that history is being misrepresented in popular media, first in Is Racism in Historical Dramas being quietly Erased? and then in Why Race in a Historical Context is Important. The arrival of Bridgerton on Netflix has not put my mind at ease. The television series departs from the novels by … Continue reading Fake History is as bad as Fake News
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How far should accuracy go in literature?
When writing a book a certain degree of research is necessary. When writing a book in the genre of historical fiction an awful lot of research is necessary. The question is; how accurate should you be in your depiction of the facts that?I have mentioned preciously that the author Bernard Cornwell once said that a … Continue reading How far should accuracy go in literature?
Peter C Whitaker 