History and Historians (6th Edition)
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Surveying historical thinking in the West from ancient times until the present, this very accessible text focuses on historiography, philosophy of history, and historical methodology, introducing the main issues and problems to beginning students with thorough and balanced discussions.
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Surveying historical thinking in the West from ancient times to the present, this very accessible book focuses on historiography, philosophy of history, and historical methodology, introducing the main issues with thorough and balanced discussions. This comprehensive overview examines Greek, Hebrew, and Christian historiography; explores the impacts of the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Scientific Revolution, and the professionalization of history within European universities. Aims and Purposes. The Beginnings of Historical Consciousness. Historical Consciousness in the Modern Age. Philosophy of History: Speculative Approaches. Philosophy of History: Analytical Approaches. Reading, Writing, and Research. Professional History in Recent Times. For readers/students of history or anyone who is interested in the development of historical thought.
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History and Historians (6th Edition)
History and Historians: A Historiographical Introduction (6th Edition),Mark Gilderhus,Prentice Hall,0132286785,Historiography,History,History - General History,History: World,Methodology,Philosophy,Philosophy Of History,Reference,History / General
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