Arlette Farge, Natalie Zemon Davis , Thomas Scottrailton
The Allure of the Archives (The Lewis Walpole Series in Eighteenth-century Culture & History)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300198935
- author:
- Arlette Farge, Natalie Zemon Davis , Thomas Scottrailton
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 152
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13 x 0.3 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Social & Urban History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Allure of the Archives by Arlette Farge is a unique exploration of the rewards of historical research and the personal craft of discovery. Through her work, Farge conveys the exhilaration of uncovering hidden secrets and the thrill of venturing into new dimensions of the past.
Originally published in 1989, this book offers a practical guide to research methodology, as well as an elegant literary reflection on the challenges of writing history. Farge's work provides a fascinating glimpse into life under the Old Regime in France, shedding light on the lives of the poor, especially women.
By surrendering to the archive's allure, Farge demonstrates how this approach can forever change our understanding of the past. This book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in historical research, archival studies, or the craft of writing history.
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