The Historian's Toolbox
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Author | : Robert Chadwell Williams |
Publisher | : M.E. Sharpe |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2007 |
ISBN-10 | : 076562026X |
ISBN-13 | : 9780765620262 |
Rating | : 4/5 (6X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Historian's Toolbox by : Robert Chadwell Williams
Book excerpt: The first part of the book is a stimulating intoduction to the key elements of history-evidence, narrative, judgement-that explores how the study and concepts of history have evolved over the centuries. The second part guides readers through the "workshop" of history. Unlocking the historian's "toolbox," it reveals the tricks of the trade including documents, sources, footnotes, bibiliographies, chronologies, and more. This section also covers issues of interpretation, speculation, professional ethics, and controversial issues such as plagiarism, historical hoaxes, and conspiracy theories.