Gaddis, John Lewis

The Landscape of History: How Historians Map the Past

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ISBN 13:
9780195171570
author:
Gaddis, John Lewis
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
language:
English
Publication Year:
2004
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
19.81 x 0.76 x 13.46 centimetres
Genre:
Historiography
Condition:
New
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£13.41

Description

The Landscape of History: How Historians Map the Past by John Lewis Gaddis provides a unique perspective on the historian's craft. By exploring the techniques used by historians, Gaddis argues that history is not just about recording past events, but also about understanding the complexities and nuances of human experience. Historians use a range of approaches, from the scientific to the artistic, to represent the past in a way that is both accurate and meaningful. This approach parallels the methods used in other fields, such as science and art, and challenges traditional notions of what it means to be "scientific". Gaddis's book offers a fresh perspective on the role of historians in understanding our world today. Written in an engaging and accessible style, The Landscape of History is an essential read for anyone interested in history, philosophy, or the social sciences.

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