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The Experience of History

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The Experience of History by Kenneth Bartlett explores the concept of history, examining how personal and collective experiences shape our understanding of past events. Bartlett delves into the roles historians play, how they interpret evidence, and the varying narratives that arise from different perspectives. It's an insightful journey into the methods and motivations behind the study and teaching of history.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by how historians understand and interpret past events. It offers an engaging exploration of the methods and challenges involved in the study of history, making it ideal for anyone curious about the discipline of history itself.

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The Experience of History is a lively and passionate introduction to the field that encourages students to seek and appreciate history inside the classroom and beyond.

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The Experience of History is a lively and passionate introduction to the field that encourages students to seek and appreciate history inside the classroom and beyond. This work:

  • Defines history as a discipline and the role of historians within it
  • Addresses the analytical and critical thinking skills needed to engage with the past
  • Discusses a variety of important topics in the study of history, such as historical evidence, primary documents, divisions of history, forms of historical writing, historiographical traditions, and recent categories of historical research

Written by a renowned scholar of European history, this work helps students to become discerning examiners of history and historical evidence in a variety of modern settings like art, architecture, film, television, politics, current events, and more.

Learn more about the author and his passion for history in this interview with popular blog Five Books: http://fivebooks.com/interview/ken-bartlett-renaissance-books/.

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The Experience of History by Kenneth Bartlett is generally praised for its engaging approach to examining historical events and processes. Reviewers appreciate Bartlett's ability to make history accessible and interesting, with a particular emphasis on the interpretive nature of historical study. His expertise in weaving narratives that connect past and present is commended, making it a valuable read for both history enthusiasts and students.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781118912003

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 December 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 227g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Kenneth Bartlett is Professor of History and Renaissance Studies at the University of Toronto, Canada. He is former President of the Canadian Society for Renaissance Studies, was the Founding Director of the University of Toronto Art Centre, and sat on the board of the Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, and served as editor of Renaissance and Reformation/Renaissance et RΓ©forme. As a Renaissance specialist, he is author of numerous publications, including A Short History of the Italian Renaissance (2013), The Northern Renaissance and the Reformation (with Margaret McGlynn, 2013), and The Civilization of the Italian Renaissance (revised edition, 2011). Bartlett has produced several multi-part video series, including The Smithsonian Essential Italy (2015), The Great Tours: Experiencing Medieval Europe (2013), The Development of European Civilization (2010), and The Italian Renaissance (2005). He has published articles and conducted workshops in Europe, China, the Middle East, and North America on university faculty development and pedagogy, and in 2005, he was awarded the prestigious 3M National Teaching Fellowship.

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