New Perspectives on Historical Writing

Author: Edited by Peter Burke Publisher Pennsylvania State University Press 1994 Binding Paperback Condition New Summary "New Perspectives on Historical Writing" by Peter Burke is a collection of essays that explores different methodologies and approaches to writing history. Burke brings together various historians who discuss topics such as the use of social science methods, the impact of cultural history, and the importance of narrative. The book aims to offer innovative perspectives and stimulate debate on how history is researched and written. Since its first publication  New Perspectives on Historical Writing has become a key reference work used by students and researchers interested in the most important developments in the methodology and practice of history. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated and includes an entirely new chapter on environmental history. Peter Burke is joined here by a distinguished group of internationally renowned historians, including R