History and the Historians provides a lively introduction to the writers of history from Classical times to present day. The author bears in mind the needs of students by offering a framework for evaluating historians' work and providing extracts from their writings. He also discusses the value of history in its widest sense, including such issues as the distortion of history and its use for political ends.
By:
John Warren Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 217mm,
Width: 142mm,
Spine: 8mm
Weight: 236g ISBN:9780340679913 ISBN 10: 0340679913 Series:Access to History Publication Date:15 March 1999 Recommended Age: From 16 to 19 years Audience:
College/higher education
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Secondary
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print
: 1. The birth of historiography and the historians of the Classical period. : 2. Christian historiography : 3. From the enlightenment of the eighteenth century to Leopold von Ranke and the Rankean tradition. : 4. From Karl Marx to the Annales School : 5. Defining history : 6. Conclusion: Types of explanation and the value of history.