What is History Today... [Paperback]

In 1985, the well-known monthly magazine, History Today, ran a series of articles by distinguished contributors on different branches of history and the problems involved for historians in studying, researching and writing in these areas of history. A selection of these essays now appears in book form, edited by Juliet Gardiner, the former editor of History Today.In 1985, the well-known monthly magazine, History Today, ran a series of articles by distinguished contributors on different branches of history and the problems involved for historians in studying, researching and writing in these areas of history. A selection of these essays now appears in book form, edited by Juliet Gardiner, the former editor of History Today.

Introduction.- What is Military History.- What is Political History.- What is Economic History.- What is Social History.- What is the History of Science.- What is Women's History.- What is Diplomatic History.- What is Religious History.- What is Third World History.- What is Intellectual History.- What is the History of Art.- What is the History of Popular Culture.- What is European History.- Bibliography.- Index.

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