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... Hilary Mantel ' , in H. Mantel , A Place of Greater Safety ( London : Fourth Estate ) [ 1992 ] , p . 4 [ repaginated matter at end of novel ] . 10 I. McEwan , ' An Inspiration , Yes ' , Guardian , 27 November 2006. Quoted in J. de ...Synopsis
*** PROSE Award Winner (2018) in the Textbook/Humanities Category *** A Practical Guide to Studying History is the perfect guide for students embarking on degree-level study. The book: - introduces students to the concepts of historical objectivity, frameworks and debate - explains the differences in aims, methods and audiences for different types of history - explores the relationship between the skills developed during a history undergraduate degree and the practice of professional history - helps students develop the practical skills required to read historical writing critically, write good essays, and participate in historical debates - includes study questions, further reading lists, text boxes, maps and illustrations The book incorporates case studies taken from a range of regions and periods, reflecting the varied nature of historical study at university, and helps students to understand history, and to practice it successfully: it is an indispensable guide to studying history.Book Details
Published
January 12, 2017
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Pages
353
ISBN
9781472523426