The Pursuit of History (5th Edition)

The essential introduction to the practice of history – now revised and brought up-to-date for the twenty-first century.
This edition contains updated information on history in the media, plus even more coverage of contemporary historians
Addresses key historiographical questions – why and how do we study history; what are the limitations of historical evidence; what kinds of history are being written today? Students will be more reflective about their discipline.
- Assesses the significance of postmodernism – puts this important development into perspective.