Cohen, Richard
Making History: The Storytellers Who Shaped the Past
- ISBN 13:
- 9781474615792
- author:
- Cohen, Richard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Weidenfeld & Nicolson
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 784
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 5 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- History, General, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The History Makers explores who writes about the past and how the biases of certain storytellers influence our ideas about history today. This inquiry delves into the published works and private utterances of historical thinkers to discover their agendas, which have in turn informed our understanding of the world.
From the origins of history-writing to the digital age, this book brings captivating figures to vivid life, including Thucydides, Tacitus, Voltaire, Gibbon, Winston Churchill, and Mary Beard. Richard Cohen's authoritative and engaging volume sheds light on the agendas that shaped their views, revealing how they continue to influence our perceptions of history.
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