The Experience of History
Author | : Kenneth Bartlett |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 182 |
Release | : 2016-12-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781118912003 |
ISBN-13 | : 1118912004 |
Rating | : 4/5 (004 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Experience of History written by Kenneth Bartlett and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-12-27 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Experience of History is a lively and passionate introduction to the field that encourages students to seek and appreciate history inside the classroom and beyond. This work: Defines history as a discipline and the role of historians within it Addresses the analytical and critical thinking skills needed to engage with the past Discusses a variety of important topics in the study of history, such as historical evidence, primary documents, divisions of history, forms of historical writing, historiographical traditions, and recent categories of historical research Written by a renowned scholar of European history, this work helps students to become discerning examiners of history and historical evidence in a variety of modern settings like art, architecture, film, television, politics, current events, and more. Learn more about the author and his passion for history in this interview with popular blog Five Books: http://fivebooks.com/interview/ken-bartlett-renaissance-books/.