History: A Very Short Introduction
Arnold, John H.
ISBN 10: 019285352X ISBN 13: 9780192853523
Published by Oxford University Press, 2000
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John Arnold's addition to Oxford's popular Very Short Introductions series is a stimulating essay about how people study and understand history. The book begins by inviting us to think about various questions provoked by our investigation of history, and then explores the ways in which these questions have been answered in the past. Such key concepts as causation, interpretation, and periodization are introduced by way of concrete examples of how historians work, thus giving the reader a sense of the excitement implicit in discovering the past--and ourselves. The aim throughout History: A Very Short Introduction is to discuss theories of history in a general, pithy, and accessible manner, rather than delve into specific periods. This is a book that will appeal to all students and general readers with an interest in history or historiography.
About the Author: John Arnold teaches history at the University of East Anglia, specializing in the medieval period and the philosophy of history.
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Title: History: A Very Short Introduction
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: very_good