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Artful History: A Practical Anthology (New Directions In Narrative History)
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A Collection Of Memorable, Stirring, And Eloquent Historical Essays, Designed To Help Any Historian Write More Artfullyis There Any Reason Serious Historical Scholarship Cannot Receive Literary Expression? Even The Most Committed Empiricists And Postmodernists Might Achieve Better Results By Thinking Of Writing As A Craft, Rather Than A Means Of Packaging Research. This Book Gathers Some Of The Most Compelling Efforts To Make History Writing Eloquent, Stirring, And Memorable, Demonstrating That Even The Most Rigorous Scholarship Can Take On A Wide Range Of Creative Forms.With Selections From: Jonathan Spence, Simon Schama, Saidiya Hartman, Wendy Warren, Jill Lepore, Louis Masur, Jane Kamensky, And John Demos, Among Others.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Artful History: A Practical Anthology'? A: The main theme of 'Artful History' is the integration of literary expression into historical scholarship, encouraging historians to write more artfully while maintaining rigorous research.
- Q: Who are some of the featured authors in this anthology? A: The anthology features notable authors such as Jonathan Spence, Simon Schama, Saidiya Hartman, Wendy Warren, Jill Lepore, Louis Masur, Jane Kamensky, and John Demos.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 18, 2020.
- Q: What is the page count for 'Artful History'? A: The book contains a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Artful History' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Artful History' suitable for both students and professionals? A: Yes, 'Artful History' is suitable for both students studying historiography and professionals seeking to enhance their writing skills in historical contexts.
- Q: Does the book include practical examples for writers? A: Yes, the anthology includes various compelling essays that serve as practical examples for historians looking to improve their writing craft.
- Q: What kind of essays are included in 'Artful History'? A: The book includes memorable and eloquent historical essays that blend rigorous scholarship with creative writing.
- Q: Can this book help improve my historical writing skills? A: Yes, 'Artful History' aims to help historians write more artfully and effectively by showcasing how rigorous scholarship can be expressed in creative forms.
- Q: Is there a specific audience this book targets? A: The book targets historians, writers, and students interested in the craft of historical writing and its literary potential.