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Faces of History: Historical Inquiry from Herodotus to Herder,New
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In this book, one of the worlds leading intellectual historians offers a critical survey of Western historical thought and writing from the preclassical era to the late eighteenth century. Donald R. Kelley focuses on persistent themes and methodology, including questions of myth, national origins, chronology, language, literary forms, rhetoric, translation, historical method and criticism, theory and practice of interpretation, cultural studies, philosophy of history, and 'historicism.'Kelley begins by analyzing the dual tradition established by the foundational works of Greek historiographyHerodotuss broad cultural and antiquarian inquiry and the contrasting model of Thucydides contemporary political and analytical narrative. He then examines the many variations on and departures from these themes produced in writings from Greek, Roman, Jewish, and Christian antiquity, in medieval chronicles, in national histories and revisions of history during the Renaissance and Reformation, and in the rise of erudite and enlightened history in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Throughout, Kelley discusses how later historians viewed their predecessors, including both supporters and detractors of the authors in question.The book, which is a companion volume to Kelleys highly praised anthology Versions of History from Antiquity to the Enlightenment, will be a valuable resource for scholars and students interested in interpretations of the past.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Faces of History'? A: The book offers a critical survey of Western historical thought and writing from the pre-classical era to the late eighteenth century, examining themes such as myth, national origins, and historical methodology.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Donald R. Kelley, a leading intellectual historian known for his work in historiography.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Faces of History'? A: The book was published on January 11, 1999.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Faces of History' suitable for students? A: Yes, the book is a valuable resource for both scholars and students interested in historical interpretations.
- Q: Does the book discuss the works of specific historians? A: Yes, Kelley analyzes the contributions of various historians, including Herodotus and Thucydides, and how their works influenced later historical writing.
- Q: What themes does Kelley explore in the book? A: Kelley explores themes such as historical method, criticism, cultural studies, and the philosophy of history throughout the text.
- Q: Is there an edition of the book other than the first? A: The book is described as the First Edition; additional editions may not be available.
- Q: What is the book's category? A: The book falls under the category of Historiography.