Biography
Beverley Southgate is Reader Emeritus in the History of Ideas at the University of Hertfordshire. His numerous publications include History: What & Why? (1996) and Why Bother With History? (2000).
'A stimulating, enjoyable and substantial book.' - History Today
'This book is written in a jaunty ... chatty style as the author engages with a wide range of authors and cites them liberally ... The book is [also] packaged in a user-friendly way.' - History
'This is an intriguing and fruitful book, which should be read not least by those who will be put off by the title ... [Southgate] provides a masterly survey ... [and] proves a sound and entertaining guide.' - Literature and History
