The Practice of History by Geoffrey R. Elton (English) Paperback Book

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A book on the study of history by G R Elton, it makes a major contribution to the question 'What is history?'. It sets out Elton's experience in the study, writing and teaching of history. It includes an which assesses the book's relationship to Elton's work, and its impact on the historical profession and its lessons for historians.

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The new edition of G. R. Elton's classic work is a wide-ranging, succinct and practical introduction for all students and general readers of history. It makes a major contribution to the question "what is history?".

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This original and important book on the study of history is now available in a new edition. G. R. Elton's classic work is a wide-ranging, succinct and practical introduction for all students and general readers, and it makes a major contribution to the question "What is history?"

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This original and important book on the study of history is now available in a new edition. G. R. Elton's classic work is a wide-ranging, succinct and practical introduction for all students and general readers, and it makes a major contribution to the question "What is history?" This book sets out Elton's experience in the study, writing and teaching of history. The author perceived the work as a manifesto, an explanation of his faith and practice of the subject. The book has become a classic text for students and teachers since its first publication in 1969. This edition includes a new afterword by Richard Evans which assesses the book's relationship to Elton's work as a whole, its impact on the historical profession and its lessons for historians today.

Author Biography

G. R. Elton was Regius Professor of Modern History at Cambridge University from 1983 to 1988. Among his numerous works are The Tudor Revolution in Government (1953), England under the Tudors (1955), Reform and Renewal (1973), The Parliament of England 1559–1581 and The English (Blackwell, 1992), and he was founding editor of the Blackwell History of the Modern British Isles. Professor Elton was President of the Royal Historical Society from 1972 until 1976 and honorary Vice-President from 1976 until his death in 1994.

Table of Contents

Preface. 1. Purpose. The Present Debate. Autonomy. Kinds. Rivals. Purpose. 2. Research. The Possibility of Historical Truth. Facts and Methods. The Sources. Evidence and Criticism. Imagination. 3. Writing. Controls. Patterns and Bias. Style. Audience. Categories. Length. Analysis and Narrative. 4. Teaching. Undergraduate Teaching: What?. Undergraduate Teaching: How?. The Graduate Student. Afterword. (Richard J. Evans). Notes. Index.

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This original and important book on the study of history is now available in a new edition. G. R. Elton's classic work is a wide-ranging, succinct and practical introduction for all students and general readers, and it makes a major contribution to the question "What is history?" This book sets out Elton's experience in the study, writing and teaching of history. The author perceived the work as a manifesto, an explanation of his faith and practice of the subject. The book has become a classic text for students and teachers since its first publication in 1969. This edition includes a new afterword by Richard Evans which assesses the book's relationship to Elton's work as a whole, its impact on the historical profession and its lessons for historians today.

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A classic work written by a world famous historian. Well known by lecturers and a popular text to assign to classes. Afterword puts the book in the context of Elton's other work and assesses its impact.

Details ISBN0631229809 Author Wilson Jenifer Elton Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0631229809 ISBN-13 9780631229803 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 907.2 Residence ENK Affiliation Late of the University of Cambridge Pages 234 Short Title PRAC OF HIST 2/E DOI 10.1604/9780631229803 UK Release Date 2001-12-30 NZ Release Date 2001-12-30 US Release Date 2001-12-30 Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Edition Description 2nd edition Year 2001 Publication Date 2001-12-30 Imprint Wiley-Blackwell Place of Publication Hoboken Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2001-12-29 Country of Publication United Kingdom We've got this

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