The Pursuit of History by John Tosh

The Pursuit of History by John Tosh

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Summary

Why do we study history? How do we construct our knowledge of the past? How objective can it be? Addressing these key questions, this study offers a short and clear introduction to the methods and nature of historical research.

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The Pursuit of History by John Tosh

A revised edition of this best-selling and widely-adopted introduction to the practice of history. Featuring a new introductory preface by John Tosh, which covers developments in the last decade, the book continues to provide the best possible introduction to the practice of history. Clearly structured throughout to lead the student progressively through the issues, the book's judicious, non-polemical approach makes it a reliable and trusted teaching tool.
Reviews of the previous Edition:'This is exactly the kind of book to recommend warmly to any student wanting a general introduction to the discipline of historyIt is highly accessible and could as easily be handled by the general reader wanting to know what is happening to history today.' British Book News 'Tosh provides an excellent introduction to methodology in history which will be read with advantage by historians at any stage of their development.' History '...admirably up-to-date, well-researched and written with the kind of brio which might alone suggest that history is exciting...The judgements are individual and sometimes controversial but there is no better tour d'horizon on the market.' Journal of African History 'Tosh writes clearly and pungently...a very satisfactory as well as stimulating vade-mecum for all who work at history.' Times Higher Education Supplement
John Tosh is Professor of History at the University of Surrey, Roehampton.
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ISBN 13 9780582772540
ISBN 10 0582772540
Title The Pursuit of History
Author John Tosh
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Pearson Education Limited
Year published 2002-05-27
Number of pages 368
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.