History: What and Why?: Ancient, Modern and Postmodern Perspectives
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Well-organized, engaging, replete with well-chosen examples, amiable in its discussion of the various foibles to which historians are subject, and thoughtfully optimistic in its view of the present and future status of the field..
-Gerald McFarland, University of Massachusetts
Book Description
History: what & Why? is a highly accessible introductory survey of historians' views about the nature and purpose of their subject. It offers a historical perspective and clear guide to contemporary debates about the nature and purpose of history and a discussion of the traditional model of history as an account of the past "as it was". It assesses the challenges to orthodox views and examines the impact of Marxism, feminism and post-colonialism on the study of history.
History: What and Why?: Ancient, Modern and Postmodern Perspectives
History: What and Why?: Ancient, Modern and Postmodern Perspectives,B. Southgate,Routledge,0415256585,Ancient - General,General,History,History - General History,History: World,Philosophy,History / Modern / General,History: theory & methods
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