Practical Guide to Studying History

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An introduction to the fundamental skills and principles underpinning historical research and writing, and to the different contexts in which history is produced and consumed. *** PROSE Award Winner (2018) in the Textbook/Humanities Category ***A Practical Guide to Studying History is the perfect guide for first-year history students. 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 illustrationsThe book incorporates case studies taken from a range of regions and periods, reflecting the varied nature of historical study, and helps students to understand history, and to practice it successfully: it is an indispensable guide to studying history.

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Pages: 352, Edition: Illustrated, Paperback, Bloomsbury Academic