Making History

Name: Making History
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SKU: 9781474615792
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The Storytellers Who Shaped the Past

By Richard Cohen

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Making History by Richard Cohen explores the innovative and often controversial ways that history has been written throughout the centuries. The author delves into the influential figures, both historians and thinkers, who have shaped our understanding of the past. This book offers a comprehensive look at how narratives are constructed and how history's telling has evolved.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by how history is shaped by those who write it as much as by the events themselves. It delves into the art of storytelling and explores why certain narratives have withstood the test of time. This book appeals to anyone keen on understanding the interplay between recorded history and its chroniclers, offering a compelling look at how history is crafted.

A history of historians that demonstrates how the telling of history is inevitably influenced by the life and beliefs of the storyteller

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'A huge, fizzing omnium-gatherum of a book . . . marvellous' Daily Telegraph

'Witty, wise and elegant . . . a classic of history itself' The Spectator

'Grave and witty, suave yet pointed . . . full of energy' Hilary Mantel

'An enthralling investigation . . . consistently entertaining' The Times

'Epic . . . whatever Cohen writes about he writes about with brio' New Yorker

Who writes the past? And how do the biases of storytellers - whether Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare or Simon Schama - influence our ideas about history today?

Epic, authoritative and entertaining, Making History delves into the lives of those who have charted human history - professional historians, witnesses, novelists, journalists and propagandists - to discover the agendas that informed their world views, and which in so many ways have informed ours.

From the origins of history-writing through to television and the digital age, Making History abounds in captivating figures brought to vivid life, from Thucydides and Tacitus to Voltaire and Gibbon, from Winston Churchill to Mary Beard.

Rich in character, complex truths and surprising anecdotes, the result is a unique exploration of both the aims and craft of history-making that will lead us to think anew about our past and ourselves.

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Making History by Richard Cohen receives high praise for its engaging, witty, and insightful exploration of how historians' backgrounds shape their portrayal of the past. Critics commend Cohen's scholarly yet lively tone, extensive scope, and ability to make history delightful and relevant. The book is described as an enthralling investigation into the art and biases of historical storytelling, featuring meticulous research and a diverse array of historical figures.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474615792

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 50.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 600g

Pages: 784

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History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Richard Cohen

About the Author

Richard Cohen is the author of Chasing the Sun, How to Write Like Tolstoy and By the Sword. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and for two years was programme director of the Cheltenham Festival of Literature. Five times UK national sabre champion, he was selected for the British Olympic fencing team. He lives in New York.