Writing Local History (Beckett John)(Paperback)

Writing Local History (Beckett John)(Paperback)

This fascinating book looks at how local history developed from the antiquarian county studies of the sixteenth century through the growth of 'professional' history in the nineteenth century, to the recent past. Concentrating on the past sixty years, it looks at the opening of archive offices, the

Researching and Writing History - A Guide for Local Historians (Dymond David)(Paperback / softback)

This invaluable book, now completely updated, provides practical advice about the process of research and writing history. It gives essential guidance on finding sources; transcribing, analysing and interpreting evidence; writing; historical perspectives and methods; and ways to present and publish

On Writing History from Herodotus to Herodian (Marincola John M.)(Paperback)

What is history and how should it be written? An important new anthology containing the seminal texts on the writing of history in the ancient world Honorable Mention for the 13th Aldo and Jeanne Scaglione Prize for a Translation of a Scholarly Study The study of history was invented in the

English Local History: An Introduction (Tiller Kate)(Paperback)

The classic guide to exploring English local history, brought up to date and expanded. This is a book for anyone wanting to explore local history in England. It summarises, in an accessible and authoritative way, current knowledge and approaches, bringing together and illustrating the key sources

Writing Gender History (Downs Laura Lee)(Paperback)

How has feminist scholarship changed history? Writing Gender History explores the evolution of historical writing about women and gender from the 1930s until the early twenty-first century. With chapters on the history of Europe, the USA, colonial India and Africa, the discussion moves from women's

Samuel Beckett: Faber Critical Guide (Fletcher John)(Paperback / softback)

Do you want to know why Beckett has become a figure of such continuing influence and importance in the theater? Are you studying his plays and looking for help with interpretation? Do you teach Beckett and need a reliable guide to his plays? A Faber Critical Guide to Samuel Beckett's major work

Writing Material Culture History (Gerritsen Anne)(Paperback)

Writing Material Culture History 2e examines the methodologies used in the historical study of material culture. Looking at archaeology, anthropology, art history and literary studies, the book provides students with a fundamental understanding of the relationship between artefacts and historical

Writing History: Theory and Practice (Feldner Heiko)(Paperback)

The third edition of Writing History provides students and teachers with a comprehensive overview of how the study of history is informed by a broader intellectual and analytical framework, exploring the emergence and development of history as a discipline and the major theoretical developments

STEAM REMINISCENCES: SOUTHERN (Beckett John C.)(Pevná vazba)

Secret History: Writing the Rise of Britain's Intelligence Services (Ball Simon)(Paperback)

As John le Carr 's fictional intelligence men admit, it was the case histories - constructed narratives serving shifting agendas - that shaped the British intelligence machine, rather than their personal experience of secret operations. Secret History demonstrates that a critical scrutiny of

Writing History!: A Companion for Historians (Kamp Jeannette)(Paperback)

Historians not only have knowledge of history, but by writing about it and engaging with other historians from the past and present, they make history themselves. This companion offers young historians clear guidelines for the different phases of historical research; how do you get a good

Local People: The Struggle for Civil Rights in Mississippi (Dittmer John)(Paperback)

Traces the monumental battle waged by civil rights organizations and by local people to establish basic human rights for all citizens of

Writing the History of Nationalism (Feldner Heiko)(Paperback)

What is nationalism and how can we study it from a historical perspective? Writing the History of Nationalism answers this question by examining eleven historical approaches to nationalism studies in theory and practice.An impressive cast of contributors cover the history of nationalism from a wide

How to Write a Poem (Redmond John)(Paperback)

An innovative introduction to writing poetry designed for students of creative writing and budding poets alike. Challenges the reader's sense of what is possible in a poem. Traces the history and highlights the potential of poetry. Focuses on the fundamental principles of poetic construction,

The Local: A History of the English Pub (Jennings Paul)(Paperback)

The complete history of the public house, from eighteenth-century coaching inns to twenty-first century wine bars The pub has been at the heart of English life for generations. But how has this unique institution developed over the centuries? Paul Jennings traces the history of the English pub,

Bromley - A History And Celebration (Ruler John)(Paperback / softback)

History: A Very Short Introduction (Arnold John H.)(Paperback)

Shortest History of Europe (Hirst John)(Paperback / softback)

Writing History, Writing Trauma (LaCapra Dominick)(Paperback)

Trauma and its aftermath pose acute problems for historical representation and understanding. In Writing History, Writing Trauma, Dominick LaCapra critically analyzes attempts by theorists and literary critics to come to terms with trauma and with the crucial role post-traumatic

Enemy Within: The Rise and Fall of the British Communist Party (Beckett Francis)(Paperback)

A history of the British left and its Communist

A History of Florence, 1200 - 1575 (Najemy John M.)(Paperback)

In this history of Florence, distinguished historian John Najemy discusses all the major developments in Florentine history from 1200 to 1575. Captures Florence's transformation from a medieval commune into an aristocratic republic, territorial state, and monarchy Weaves together intellectual,

Future Primitive Revisited (Zerzan John)(Paperback)

Zerzan's writing is sharp, uncompromising, and tenacious. -- Derrick Jensen John Zerzan's importance does not only consist in his brilliant intelligence, his absolute clearness of analysis and his unequalled dialectical synthesis that clarifies even the most complicated questions, but also in the

Beyond the Walls 2020 - New Writing from York St John University(Paperback / softback)

Illustrated History of Cardiff Docks (Hutton John)(Paperback / softback)