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Man on His Past

Herbert Butterfield

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This book is an extended version of the Wiles lectures given at the Queen's University, Belfast, in 1954. It illustrates the rise, scope, methods and objectives of the history of historiography. The topics selected for discussion give a general outline of the modern historical movement from the mid-eighteenth century to the contribution of Lord Acton in the late nineteenth century. Significant landmarks in the history of historical scholarship are examined to illustrate the various kinds of treatment that can be given to the subject.

Language: English

Pages: 256

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: July 02, 1969

ISBN: 0521072654

ISBN 13: 9780521072656

Man on His Past

Herbert Butterfield

3.3/5 ( ratings)

This book is an extended version of the Wiles lectures given at the Queen's University, Belfast, in 1954. It illustrates the rise, scope, methods and objectives of the history of historiography. The topics selected for discussion give a general outline of the modern historical movement from the mid-eighteenth century to the contribution of Lord Acton in the late nineteenth century. Significant landmarks in the history of historical scholarship are examined to illustrate the various kinds of treatment that can be given to the subject.

Language: English

Pages: 256

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: July 02, 1969

ISBN: 0521072654

ISBN 13: 9780521072656

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