The Blackwell Dictionary of Historians / Edition 1

by John Cannon, William Doyle, Jack P. Greene

Overview

The Blackwell Dictionary of Historians provides an authoritative and readable source book for students and specialists. It includes entries on over 450 historians, dating from Herodotus to the present. Individuals have not necessarily been chosen on account of the importance of their own research but rather for their interest in, and influence on, the theory and practice of history and the role of the historian. In particular the Dictionary includes details of historians most frequently encountered by students following courses on historiography.

Over 200 specialists have contributed to the Dictionary which is organized alphabetically, and includes a comprehensive index.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780631147084
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	01/08/1991
Pages:	496
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 10.22(h) x 1.24(d)

About the Author

John Cannon and William Doyle are the authors of The Blackwell Dictionary of Historians, published by Wiley.

Editorial Reviews

Contains entries, many of substantial length, on more than 500 historians, fromm Herodotus to the present. The individuals discussed were chosen not necessarily on account of the importance of their own research but rather for their interest in, and influence on, the theory and practice of history and the role of the historian. Although it emphasizes American and European history, the Dictionary looks at the historiographical traditions of other cultures as well and includes 50 essays on particular themes or subjects and on individual countries. Each entry is followed by a select and representative bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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