History in Games: Contingencies of an Authentic Past

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History in Games: Contingencies of an Authentic Past

Name: History in Games: Contingencies of an Authentic Past
ISBN: 9783839454206

Martin Lorber (editor), Felix Zimmermann (editor)

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Where do we end up when we enter the time machine that is the digital game? One axiomatic truth of historical research is that the past is the time-space that eludes human intervention. Every account made of the past is therefore only an approximation. But how is it that strolling through ancient Alexandria can feel so real in the virtual world? Claims of authenticity are prominent in discussions surrounding the digital games of our time. What is historical authenticity and does it even matter? When does authenticity or the lack thereof become political? By answering these questions, the book illuminates the ubiquitous category of authenticity from the perspective of historical game studies.

Year:

2020

Publisher:

transcript Verlag

Language:

english

Pages:

284

ISBN 10:

3839454204

ISBN 13:

9783839454206