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This memoir by one of the foremost scholars of the Soviet period spans three continents and more than half a century—from the 1950s when Lewis... Læs mere
First published in France in 1956 and now available in English for the first time, this narratological analysis of Thucydides's "History of the Peloponnesian War" highlights the power and sophistication of the Greek historian's rhetoric.
This innovative collection by fifteen leading scholars re-evaluates the function and significance of the written word in early medieval Europe in light of recent research, setting the field on a new footing and showcasing new directions.
Provides essential guidance to undergraduates, graduate students, and scholars of medieval and classical studies interested in Byzantine historical writing. It... Læs mere
Dissolves the logic of a beginning based on writing, civilization, or historical consciousness and offers a model for a history that escapes the continuing grip of the... Læs mere
From one of our leading social and cultural historians comes a dazzling and original exploration of how, and why, we should still be reading the Bible, even if we no longer believe.
A book on the study of history by G R Elton, it makes a major contribution to the question 'What is history?'. It sets out Elton's experience in the study, writing and teaching... Læs mere
* Wide--ranging account of the main approaches in cultural history* Covers themes such as history of popular culture, history of Carnival, history of mentalities, history... Læs mere
* Surveys the evolution of historical thought in the Western World from biblical times to the present day. * Provides students with the background to... Læs mere
Since ancient times, the pundits have lamented young people's lack of historical knowledge and warned that ignorance of the past surely condemns humanity to repeating its mistakes.... Læs mere