The Pursuit of History

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The essential introduction to the practice of history - now revised and brought up-to-date for the twenty-first century. This edition contains updated information on history in the media, plus even more coverage of contemporary historiansAddresses key historiographical questions - why and how do we study history; what are the limitations of historical evidence; what kinds of history are being written today? Students will be more reflective about their discipline. Assesses the significance of postmodernism - puts this important development into perspective.