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The Art of Time Travel: Historians and Their Craft
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Passionate and elegant, The Art of Time Travel conjures fresh insights into the history of Australia and renews our sense of the historian's craft.
'No matter how practised we are at history, it always humbles us. No matter how often we visit the past, it always surprises us. The art of time travel is to maintain critical poise and grace in this dizzy space.'
In this landmark book, eminent historian and award-winning author Tom Griffiths explores the craft of discipline and imagination that is history.
Through portraits of fourteen historians, including Inga Clendinnen, Judith Wright, Geoffrey Blainey, and Henry Reynolds, Griffiths traces how a body of work is formed out of a lifelong dialogue between past evidence and present experience. With meticulous research and glowing prose, he shows how our understanding of the past has evolved, and what this changing history reveals about us.
Passionate and elegant, The Art of Time Travel conjures fresh insights into the history of Australia and renews our sense of the historian's craft.
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The Art of Time Travel: Historians and Their Craft by Tom Griffiths receives praise for its insightful exploration into how historians interpret the past. Reviewers commend Griffiths for his engaging narrative that deftly combines historical analysis with personal reflection. The work is noted for providing a deep understanding of the historian's role in society and showcasing the passion and dedication involved in historical scholarship.
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ISBN: 9781863958561
Publisher: Black Inc.
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 June 2016
Country: Australia
Imprint: Black Inc.
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 29.0mm
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 506g
Pages: 384
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About the Author
Tom Griffiths is the W K Hancock Professor of History at the Australian National University His books and essays have won prizes in literature, history, science, politics and journalism, including the Prime Minister's Prize for Australian History, the Alfred Deakin Prize for an Essay Advancing Public Debate, and the Douglas Stewart and Nettie Palmer Prizes for Non-Fiction.
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