Oral history, a historical source finally recognized after a century of debate

Oral testimonies are now accepted as full-fledged historical sources.

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Marc Bloch laid the foundations in 1921, but their legitimacy took nearly a century to be established.

This recognition enriches research methods in contemporary history.

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