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The Landscape of History

Paperback • 2004 • English

The Landscape of History: How historians map the past

By John Lewis

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About the book

What is history and why should we study it? Is there such a thing as historical truth? Is history a science? One of the most accomplished historians at work today, John Lewis Gaddis, answers these and other questions in this short, witty, and humane book. The Landscape of History provides a searching look at the historian's craft, as well as a strong argument for why a historical consciousness should matter to us today. Gaddis points out that while the historical method is more sophisticated tha...Show more

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9780195171570

Published year

2004

Language

English

Original title

The Landscape of History

Format

Paperback

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