Why Study History?
The first edition of this book has been used widely in Christian colleges across the country. The second edition contains updates throughout.
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The first edition of this book has been used widely in Christian colleges across the country. The second edition contains updates throughout.
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 ...
Wondering whether a history degree will get you a good job, and what you might earn? Want to know what it’s actually like to study history at degree level? This book tells you what you need to know.
The volume is intended primarily for students in basic survey courses, but it will prove invaluable for history majors, potential graduate students, or anyone enrolled in a history course.
This best-selling guide will help you get to grips with the larger themes and issues behind historical study, while also showing you how to formulate your own ideas in a clear, analytical style.
Anyone interested in the uses and abuses of history today has a duty to read this book.” —Niall Ferguson, senior fellow, Hoover Institution, and author of The Ascent of Money and Civilization
Veteran historian Robert Tracy McKenzie offers a concise, clear, and beautifully written introduction to the study of history.