The History and Narrative Reader

Roberts, Geoffrey (Edited by)

ISBN 10: 041523249X / ISBN 13: 9780415232494

Published by Routledge, 2001

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1st edition. 452 pages. 9.75x7.00x1.00 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The History and Narrative Reader
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 041523249X
• ISBN 13: 9780415232494
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

Drawing together seminal texts from philosophers and historians, including Hayden White, David Carr and Frederick Olafson, this volume presents the great debate over the narrative character of history from the 1960s onwards.

The History and Narrative Reader combines theory with practice to offer a unique overview of this debate and illuminates the practical implications of these philosophical debates for the writing of history.

The editor's introduction offers a succinct survey of the subject to support readings which explore the role of narrative in:

• historical understanding
• human action
• linguistics and structure
• the practice of history.

An excellent book that any student of history and its practice will want on their bookshelf.

About the Author

Geoffrey Roberts