Syllabus of a Course of Twelve Lectures on History and Historians (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

H. Morse Stephens

9780365076261: Syllabus of a Course of Twelve Lectures on History and Historians (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0365076260 ISBN 13: 9780365076261

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore how historians study the past and what shapes their conclusions.

This edition surveys major historians, from the Greek and Roman writers to the modern scholars who shaped how we read history today. It explains how evidence, criticism, and narrative style influence our view of events and eras.

The course examines approaches to historical writing, the sources historians use, and the debates that have shaped the discipline. It covers the shift from legendary material to documented history and the ways later editors and critics refined our understanding of the past. You’ll see how scholars compare sources, judge reliability, and assess the influence of ideas on historical writing.

How ancient writers like Herodotus, Thucydides, Livy, and Tacitus shaped early history and its interpretation.
How Niebuhr, Ranke, and Mignet helped establish modern, document-based history.
Different schools of thought, from philosophical to nationalist to romantic historians, and their methods.
Guidance on evaluating sources, biases, and the evolution of historical writing over time.

Ideal for readers new to history or anyone seeking a clear map of how historians build our understanding of the past.

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