# fetchHistory(withFetch:) Retrieves history based on a fetch request. ``` class func fetchHistory(withFetch fetchRequest: NSFetchRequest) -> Self ``` ## Parameters `fetchRequest` The fetch request that defines the history bounds. ## Return Value A persistent history fetch request ([`NSPersistentHistoryChangeRequest`](/documentation/CoreData/NSPersistentHistoryChangeRequest)) built using an existing fetch request. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)