Studying History

The third edition of this best-selling book has been thoroughly revised to reflect the changing nature of the discipline. New forms of history are included in the text, including popular and TV histories. Illustrative matter from more up-to-date works now sit alongside a broader discussion of postmodernism and the balance of canonical historians has now been readdressed to reflect current trends. With advice on writing essays and dissertations and preparing for exams, the skills section has also been expanded to include group work and oral presentations, and deals with using the Internet for assignments. Collectively then, this book remains a must for any student embarking on the exciting adventure that is studying history.

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JEREMY BLACK is Professor at the University of Exeter, UK. He is the author of thirty books, including Maps and History and War and the World 1450-2000. DONALD M. MACRAILD is Professor of History at the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, UK. His publications include Social History and Social Theory and Nineteenth Century Britain.

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General Editors' Preface - Authors' Preface - PART I - The Scope of History - Varieties of History (i): 'Traditional History' - Varieties of History (ii): 'The New History' - PART II - Approaches to History: Sources, Methods and Historians - Theories and Concepts - PART III - Studying History - Writing History (i): the Essay - Writing History (ii): the Dissertation - History Exams - Afterword - Suggestions for Further Reading - Index -

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