The Historian's Craft: Reflections on the Nature and Uses of

The Historian's Craft: Reflections on the Nature and Uses of History and the Techniques and Methods of Those Who Write It.

In this classic work, distinguished French economic historian, Marc Bloch, discusses the techniques of historical observation, analysis, and criticism, and the reestablishment of historical causation in assessing events. What is the value of history? What is the use of history? How do scholars attempt to unpack it and make connections in a responsible manner?
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While the topics of historiography and historical methodology have become increasingly popular, Bloch remains an authority. He argues that history is a whole; no period and no topic can be understood except in relation to other periods and topics. And what is unique about Bloch is that he puts his theories into practice; for example, calling upon both his experience serving in WWI as well as his many years spent in peaceful study and reflection. He also argues that written records are not enough; a historian must draw upon maps, place-names, ancient tools, aerial surveys, folklore, and everything that is available.
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This is a work that argues constantly for a wider, more human history. For a history that describes how and why people live and work together. There is a living, breathing connection between the past and the present and it is the historianâ€™s responsibility to do it justice.
Country USA
Brand Vintage
Manufacturer Vintage
Binding Mass Market Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780394705125
Color Black
ReleaseDate 1964-03-12
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780394705125

Country	USA
Brand	Vintage
Manufacturer	Vintage
Binding	Mass Market Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780394705125
Color	Black
ReleaseDate	1964-03-12
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780394705125

The Historian's Craft: Reflections on the Nature and Uses of History and the Techniques and Methods of Those Who Write It.

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