The tragic theatre was no mere diversion for a fifth-century Athenian: it was a focal part of the experience of being a citizen. Tragedy explores fundamental issues of religion, of ethics, of civic ideology, and we should expect it to be a central source for the reconstruction a…
by Berger, Stefan, Passmore, Kevin, Feldner, Heiko
fromWriting history
'Writing History' is designed to provide the necessary material for general courses in historiography, identifying in turn the evolution of 'traditional' approaches, the challenge of the 'linguistic turn' and contemporary perspectives that inform our current understandings.
This revised and updated edition is written to convey a sense of history's many levels, from the broadest question "what is history?" to the everyday problems associated with studying the discipline. It provides both practical tips on how to write about history and guidance on h…
"What is History For? is a timely publication that examines the purpose and point of historical studies. Charting the development of historical studies, Beverley Southgate examines the various uses to which history has been put. While history has often supposedly been studied 'f…
"What is History For? is a timely publication that examines the purpose and point of historical studies. Charting the development of historical studies, Beverley Southgate examines the various uses to which history has been put. While history has often supposedly been studied 'f…
An experienced author of history and theory presents this examination of the purpose of history at a time when recent debates have rendered the question 'what is history for?' of utmost importance. Charting the development of historical studies and examining how history has been…
"In this work, one of our foremost historians of early Christianity considers a variety of theoretical critiques to examine the problems and opportunities posed by the ways in which history is written. Elizabeth Clark argues for a renewal of the study of premodern western histor…
"In this work, one of our foremost historians of early Christianity considers a variety of theoretical critiques to examine the problems and opportunities posed by the ways in which history is written. Elizabeth Clark argues for a renewal of the study of premodern western histor…
"In this work, one of our foremost historians of early Christianity considers a variety of theoretical critiques to examine the problems and opportunities posed by the ways in which history is written. Elizabeth Clark argues for a renewal of the study of premodern western histor…
