240 Pages
by
Routledge
240 Pages
by
Routledge
240 Pages
by
Routledge
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Practising historians claim that their accounts of the past are something other than fiction, myth or propaganda. Yet there are significant challenges to this view, most notably from postmodernism. In Historical Theory , a prominent historian develops a highly original argument that evaluates the diversity of approaches to history and points to a constructive way forward.
Mary Fulbrook argues... Read more
Preface, PART I Interpretations: Approaches to history, PART II Investigations: Routes from the present to the past, PART III Representations: The past in the present, Notes, Select bibliography, Index
Biography
Mary Fulbrook
'Fulbrook's undogmatic approach certainly merits a close reading. The book soundly explores some of the main topics andproblems of historical analyses ... her comprehensive book is a sound and useful overview, even for students, who seek for a basic understanding of some of the major issues of historical theory.' - H
