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Biography and History

By Barbara Caine
Series: Theory and History
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In Biography and History, Barbara Caine explores the intricate relationship between biography as a literary form and its place in the study of history. The book examines how biographical narratives have shaped historical understanding and discusses the challenges historians face in presenting individuals' lives within broader historical contexts. This work invites readers to consider the interplay between personal stories and historical events without relying on traditional chronologies or linear narratives.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in how personal stories intersect with historical narratives, offering a fresh perspective on the role biographies play in shaping our understanding of history. It provides insightful analysis into how individual lives contribute to historical events, making it appealing to those who appreciate both biographies and historical analysis.

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Looking at the complex relationship between the discipline of history and the writing of lives, this key textbook provides an original and insightful introduction to a growing and increasingly important area of historical scholarship and research. Examining key works that have changed the nature of biography, Barbara Caine also explores the way biographical narrative and life stories have become a central preoccupation for history.

Outlining the main features of contemporary historical biography, this is an ideal companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students taking courses on historiography, theory and history, theory and methods, historical methodology, history and life/biographical/autobiographical writing, and life-writing courses on English or creative writing degrees.

New to this Edition:

  • Thoroughly updated throughout
  • New concluding chapter on history and the individual life, and the place of biography in history

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Biography and History by Barbara Caine has been described as succinct and engaging, particularly for students, by addressing relevant issues in the fields of history and biography. The updated edition incorporates recent trends and reflects on significant shifts since its original publication. Caine explores the interplay between biography and history, offering an informed and lucid overview while presenting fresh questions on interpreting individual lives through the lens of history.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781137611192

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 153

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About the Author

Barbara Caine is Professor of History at the University of Sydney, Australia. She is the author of Biography and History (2nd edition, 2018), Bombay to Bloomsbury (2005), English Feminism, c1780-1970 (1997) and Victorian Feminists (1992).

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