Studying History

This best-selling guide will help you get to grips with the larger themes and issues behind historical study, while also showing you how to formulate your own ideas in a clear, analytical style. Fully updated throughout, further advice on using web-based sources and avoiding plagiarism will equip you with the tools you need to succeed on your course.

Authors' Preface. - PART ONE. - 1. The Scope of History. - 2. Varieties of History (i): ' Traditional History' . - 3. Varieties of History (ii): ' the New History' . - PART TWO. - 4. Approaches to History: Sources, Methods and Historians. - 5. Theories and Concepts. - PART THREE. - 6. Studying History7. The Learning Environment. - 8. Writing History (i): The Essay. - 9. Writing History (ii): The Dissertation. - 10. History Exams. - Afterword. - Suggestions for Further Reading. - Index.