From Thucydides to Toynbee, historians and non-historians alike have wondered how to answer the question, "What is history?". The essays in this book reflect on developments over the last two decades in historical writing, not least the renewed interest in the status of narrative itself and the presence of the authorial "voice". Subjects include the problems of "grand narrative", multiple voices and the personal presence of the historian in his text, the ambitions of the French "Annales" school and the so-called "Grand ...
Read More
From Thucydides to Toynbee, historians and non-historians alike have wondered how to answer the question, "What is history?". The essays in this book reflect on developments over the last two decades in historical writing, not least the renewed interest in the status of narrative itself and the presence of the authorial "voice". Subjects include the problems of "grand narrative", multiple voices and the personal presence of the historian in his text, the ambitions of the French "Annales" school and the so-called "Grand Chronicler", and the relevance of non-literary models - museum presentations and picturings - regarding historical discourse. The essays are by Hans Kellner, Nancy F. Partner, Richard T. Vann, Arthur C. Danto, Linda Orr, Philippe Carrard, Ann Rigney, Allan Megill, Robert Berkhofer, Stephen Bann and Frank Ankersmit.
Read Less
Add this copy of A New Philosophy of History to cart. $52.47, good condition, Sold by Phatpocket Limited rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Waltham Abbey, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1995 by Reaktion Books.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.
Add this copy of A New Philosophy of History to cart. $165.92, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Reaktion Books.
