History in Games : Contingencies of an Authentic Past

Martin Lorber

ISBN 10: 3837654206 / ISBN 13: 9783837654202

Published by Transcript, 2020

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Neuware - 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: History in Games : Contingencies of an Authentic Past
• Publisher: Transcript
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3837654206
• ISBN 13: 9783837654202
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 150H x 20D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 20 millimeters depth
• Weight: 446 grams

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Synopsis

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.

About the Authors

Martin Lorber (M.A.) studied musicology, philosophy and anthropology at the University of Cologne. He is co-founder of the Clash of Realities conference and teaches at the University of Cologne.

Felix Zimmermann (Dr.) ist Referent für Games-Kultur, politische Bildung und Extremismus bei der Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung.