Description: (Historian, Journalist, Diplomat, Writer, Political scientist, Professor)
Edward Hallett Carr was a British historian, diplomat, journalist, and international relations theorist recognized for his critical perspectives on empiricism in historiography. He authored significant works such as "A History of Soviet Russia," "The Twenty Years' Crisis," and "What Is History?" Starting as a diplomat, Carr shifted to academia driven by his fascination with international relations and the Soviet Union. While at The Times, he promoted socialist principles and advocated for an Anglo-Soviet alliance. Carr's legacy lies in his substantial impact on historical scholarship and global affairs.