Jeremy M. Black

Clio's Battles

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ISBN 13:
9780253016812
author:
Jeremy M. Black
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Indiana University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
326
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.9 cm
Genre:
History, Britain & Ireland, Early Modern 1501-1700 (Tudors, Stuarts, Commonwealth, Restoration, Glorious Revolution)
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£21.98

Description

The past is a complex and multifaceted subject, with various approaches to its interpretation. In this thought-provoking book, Jeremy Black explores how history is written and used to shape our understanding of the world. From ancient traditions to modern perspectives, Black examines the ways in which different approaches to the past can unite or divide us. He considers how history is used to validate one view of the present or discredit another, and how readings of the past can inform discussions about the future. This ambitious account provides a nuanced exploration of the engagement with the past across world history. By examining the interaction between the presentation of the past and current circumstances, Black sheds light on the ways in which history is used to shape our perceptions of the present and future.

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