The Future of History John Lukacs

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Summary

Argues that the writing and teaching of history are literary rather than scientific, comprising knowledge that is neither wholly objective nor subjective. This title traces a decline in history teaching throughout higher education, matched by a corresponding reduction in the number of history students.

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The Future of History by John Lukacs

A master historian explores the critical future of history writing and teaching For more than sixty years, John Lukacs has been writing, teaching, and reading about the past. In this inspired volume, he turns his attention to the future. Th

The Future of History Reviews

"In the dark world here depicted, we see Lukacs's own bright form, in his irresistibly human prose."-Timothy Snyder, Historically Speaking -- Timothy Snyder * Historically Speaking *
"Practicing historians and . . . history buffs will want to read this book."-David Keymer, Library Journal -- David Keymer * Library Journal *
"The Future of History deserves a wide audience. Its eloquent advocacy reminds readers of the nature and priorities of the best historical writing, even as it elucidates the undeniable perils of the present decline."-Stanley G. Payne, Historically Speaking -- Stanley G. Payne * Historically Speaking *

About John Lukacs

John Lukacs is the author of some thirty books of history, including the acclaimed Five Days in London and, most recently, The Legacy of the Second World War.

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Sku

GOR007531520

ISBN 13

9780300181692

ISBN 10

0300181698

Title

The Future of History by John Lukacs

Author

John Lukacs

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Yale University Press

Year published

2012-07-03

Number of pages

192

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