Historians on History by John Tosh
A follow-up to the bestselling The Pursuit of History, this Reader brings together the reflections of a number of major historians on the nature and purpose of their craft. They illuminate the different governing assumptions - political, social, personal - that have sustained these leading practitioners in their studies, and show how different influences and methodologies have impacted on them. In so doing, the book not only gives an insight into the great variety of aspirations and convictions that animate History as a discipline, but also brings into focus the key historiographic trends of the English-speaking world since World War II. Key themes which are highlighted include: The nation Marxism People's history Structural history Gender Race Quantitative history Ranging widely from the earlier traditions and schools to the wake of postmodernism, authors represented include Braudel, Carr, Elton, Himmelfarb, Hobsbawm, Scott and Zeldin. This Reader provides the core reading for all History and Theory courses."This is an indispensable collection of accessible and stimulating extracts from historians whose works have shaped modern historical practiceThis book is crucial reading not only for students of historiography, but also for anyone seeking a wide-ranging introduction to the foundational texts of the discipline."
Professor Robert Shoemaker, University of Sheffield, UK.
John Tosh is Professor of History at Roehampton University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781405801683 |
| ISBN 10 | 1405801689 |
| Title | Historians on History |
| Author | John Tosh |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2008-10-23 |
| Number of pages | 392 |
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