MacMillan, Professor Margaret
The Uses and Abuses of History
- ISBN 13:
- 9781846682100
- author:
- MacMillan, Professor Margaret
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Profile Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- General & world history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Uses and Abuses of History by Margaret MacMillan A nuanced exploration of how history is used to inform our decisions, with a focus on its potential for manipulation and distortion. History is often hijacked through suppression, manipulation, and deception. In this thought-provoking book, Margaret MacMillan examines the ways in which the past can be distorted to serve present-day agendas. She argues that we must treat history with care, acknowledging both its lessons and its limitations. MacMillan's insightful analysis offers a fresh perspective on how history is used to justify our actions, from international relations to personal decision-making.
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