E.H. Carr with this book proves that he is not only the most prominent modern historian, but also one of the most valuable contributors in historical theory. Since it was first published, this book has encouraged the historical writing revolution. Therefore, among historians, his book has been named as one of the most influential books on historical writing. This book has been translated into various languages and continues to be reprinted because it is used as the main reference not only for those who study history, but for everyone who wants to understand what history is.