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The Pursuit of History

by John Tosh
The Pursuit of History - Thryft
The Pursuit of History - Thryft

Understand history's purpose & limitations.

This book is a great read for those who are interested in studying history and want to understand its relevance and purpose. Tosh engages readers in fundamental questions like the objectivity of historical truth, the methods for acquiring knowledge about the past, etc. He provides a comprehensive guide and updates readers about new developments in the field.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Pursuit of History

by John Tosh
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ISBN: 9780582894129
Authors: John Tosh
Publisher: Routledge
Date of Publication: 2009-12-15
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Politics
Related Topics: World History, Politics, History
Goodreads rating: 3.45
(rated by 752 readers)

Description

The essential introduction to the practice of history - now revised and brought up-to-date for the twenty-first century.This edition contains updated information on history in the media, plus even more coverage of contemporary historiansAddresses key historiographical questions - why and how do we study history; what are the limitations of historical evidence; what kinds of history are being written today? Students will be more reflective about their discipline. Assesses the significance of postmodernism - puts this important development into perspective.
 

Understand history's purpose & limitations.

This book is a great read for those who are interested in studying history and want to understand its relevance and purpose. Tosh engages readers in fundamental questions like the objectivity of historical truth, the methods for acquiring knowledge about the past, etc. He provides a comprehensive guide and updates readers about new developments in the field.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.