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History: A Brief Insight

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Do historians reconstruct the truth—or simply tell stories? Professor John Arnold suggests they do both, and that it’s the balance between the two that matters. In a work of metahistory , he takes us from the fabulous tales of Greek Herodotus to the varied approaches of modern-day professionals. Through fascinating and particular examples—including a medieval murderer, 17th-century colonist, and ex-slave—Dr. Arnold illuminates our relationship to the past by making us aware of how the very nature of “history” has changed.

Language: English

Pages: 192

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Sterling

Release: October 06, 2009

ISBN: 1402768923

ISBN 13: 9781402768927

History: A Brief Insight

3.4/5 ( ratings)

Do historians reconstruct the truth—or simply tell stories? Professor John Arnold suggests they do both, and that it’s the balance between the two that matters. In a work of metahistory , he takes us from the fabulous tales of Greek Herodotus to the varied approaches of modern-day professionals. Through fascinating and particular examples—including a medieval murderer, 17th-century colonist, and ex-slave—Dr. Arnold illuminates our relationship to the past by making us aware of how the very nature of “history” has changed.

Language: English

Pages: 192

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Sterling

Release: October 06, 2009

ISBN: 1402768923

ISBN 13: 9781402768927

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