Dixon, C. Scott

Interpreting Early Modern Europe

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ISBN 13:
9781138799011
author:
Dixon, C. Scott
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Routledge
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
514
Dimensions:
23.5 x 15.9 centimetres (0.10 kg
Genre:
History, General, History,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£47.56

Description

Interpreting Early Modern Europe provides a comprehensive exploration of the historiography of the early modern period. This collection of essays delves into the principles, priorities, and narratives behind the writing of early modern history, with a focus on recent scholarship developments. Each chapter is written by a prominent historian engaging with influential theories, methods, assumptions, and conclusions in their field, providing a 'behind-the-scenes' look at how historians work. The book also offers surveys of the component parts that make up modern narratives, supported by extensive bibliographies, primary materials, and appendices. This systematic exploration is essential reading for students of early modern history, offering a comprehensive overview of how historians have shaped our understanding of this period.

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