John Lukacs
The Future of History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300181692
- author:
- John Lukacs
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 1.5 x 21 cm
- Genre:
- History, Other Historical Subjects, Historiography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Future of History by John Lukacs A master historian explores the critical future of history writing and teaching. In this thought-provoking volume, John Lukacs reflects on his discipline, arguing that the writing and teaching of history are literary rather than scientific. He contends that history at its best is personal and participatory. Lukacs examines a decline in history teaching throughout higher education, as well as short-lived fads within the profession that have weakened the fundamentals of the field. He explores the critical relationships between history and literature, including ways in which novelists have contributed to historical understanding. Through his work, readers will gain insight into Lukacs's assertion that "everything has its history, including history" and that history itself has a future. By examining the intersection of history and literature, Lukacs offers a compelling vision for the future of the discipline. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the study and teaching of history.
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