Fifty Key Works of History and Historiography (Routledge Key Guides)

Book Details

• Publisher: Routledge

• Author: Kenneth R. Stunkel

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition

• ISBN: 9780415573320

• Pages: 320

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 1.0 inches

About The Book
Fifty Key Works of History and Historiography by Kenneth R. Stunkel introduces the seminal works that have shaped the study of history and the interpretation of the past. Covering a diverse range of texts from ancient to modern times and from various cultural traditions, the book presents a broad spectrum of schools, methods, and ideas in historiography.

The book categorizes fifty key works into six broad themes: early examples of historiography (such as Herodotus and Augustine), non-Western works (such as Shaddad and Fukuzawa), critical historiography (featuring figures like Mabillon and Ranke), history of minorities and neglected groups (like Said and Needham), sweeping historical narratives (such as Mumford and Hofstadter), and unconventional or problematic historiography (such as Foucault and White). Each work is introduced with a lively essay that offers essential context and prepares readers for the full text.

Complete with a substantial introduction to the field of history and historiography, this book serves as the perfect starting point for anyone interested in understanding how history is studied and interpreted. Whether you are new to the subject or seeking a deeper understanding of key historical texts, this volume provides a thoughtful and accessible guide to essential works in the field.