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Turning points in historiography

Turning points in historiography

A Cross-Cultural Perspective (Rochester Studies in Historiography)
EssaysHistory
Pages
372
Published
2003
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection of essays explores significant shifts in historical thought across various pre-modern cultures, including ancient Greece, China, the Islamic world, and medieval Christian Europe. It then examines the professionalization of history in the nineteenth century, focusing on the rise of national histories in the West and their global adoption. The book concludes by discussing critiques of modern historical paradigms through postmodernist and postcolonial theories.

Prose complexity
10/10

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Genres

Essays History Philosophy

Authors

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Carlos Eire

Carlos Eire writes on history and social issues, with a particular interest in cultural studies. His books, such as Lost Scriptures, Left of the Color Line, and *The Gilded Age

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Georg G. Iggers

Georg G. Iggers is a historian who examines the evolution of historical thought. His book, Turning points in historiography, offers a clear look at how history writing has changed over time.

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Q. Edward Wang

Q. Edward Wang is an author whose work focuses on historiography. His book, Turning Points in Historiography, offers a look at significant developments in the study of history. It's a great read for anyone interested in how history is written and understood.