Ann Curthoys

Paul Robeson was once the most famous African American in the world. Not only was he a renowned singer and actor with a stunning bass baritone voice, revered throughout the world, he was also a former professional athlete, lawyer, and civil rights activist. To the delight of his many fans, he and his wife, Eslanda—a notable civil rights activist, author,...

The relationship between history and fiction has always been a controversial one. Can we ever know that a historical narrative is giving us a true account of what actually happened? Provocative and fascinating, Is History Fiction? is an original and insightful examination of the ways in which history is—and might be—written. It traces history's doubleness and divided nature, beginning with...

This practical book, drawn from decades of experience, is an indispensable guide to writing history. Aimed at all kinds of people who write history—academic historians, public historians, professional historians, family historians and students of all levels—How to Write History that People Want to Read includes a wide range of examples from many genres and styles. It advises writers on how...