Carl R. Trueman
Histories and Fallacies: Problems Faced in the Writing of History
- ISBN 13:
- 9781581349238
- author:
- Carl R. Trueman
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Crossway
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 13.97 x 1.27 x 21.59 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Historiography, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Understanding history requires critically examining the stories told by historians and their methods. Carl Trueman's book, Histories and Fallacies, presents a series of conceptual problems in the discipline of history, exploring what history is, how it can be understood, and how to approach it.
Trueman examines classic historical problems through case studies, offering solutions and approaches that will benefit both readers and writers of history. By following his analysis, you'll gain a fresh confidence in your ability to tackle the historical task with a clear understanding of its challenges and opportunities.
This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study and practice of history, providing guidance on how to avoid common methodological mistakes and approach historical writing with a critical and productive mindset.
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