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The Footnote: A Curious History,Used
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The weapon of pedants, the scourge of undergraduates, the bte noire of the new liberated scholar: the lowly footnote, long the refuge of the minor and the marginal, emerges in this book as a singular resource, with a surprising history that says volumes about the evolution of modern scholarship. In Anthony Graftons engrossing account, footnotes to history give way to footnotes as history, recounting in their subtle way the curious story of the progress of knowledge in written form. Grafton treats the development of the footnotethe one form of proof normally supplied by historians in support of their assertionsas writers on science have long treated the development of laboratory equipment, statistical arguments, and reports on experiments: as a complex story, rich in human interest, that sheds light on the status of history as art, as science, and as an institution. The book starts in the Berlin of the brilliant nineteenthcentury historian Leopold von Ranke, who is often credited with inventing documented history in its modern form. Casting back to antiquity and forward to the twentieth century, Graftons investigation exposes Rankes position as a far more ambiguous one and offers us a rich vision of the true origins and gradual triumph of the footnote. Among the protagonists of this story are Athanasius Kircher, who built numerous documents into his spectacularly speculative treatises on ancient Egypt and China; Pierre Bayle, who made the footnote a powerful tool in philosophical and historical polemics; and Edward Gibbon, who transformed it into a high form of literary artistry. Proceeding with the spirit of an intellectual mystery and peppered with intriguing and revealing remarks by those who made this history, The Footnote brings what is so often relegated to afterthought and marginalia to its rightful place in the center of the literary life of the mind.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Footnote: A Curious History' about? A: This book explores the history and significance of footnotes in scholarship, highlighting their evolution from a minor detail to a critical resource in understanding historical narratives.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Footnote: A Curious History' is Anthony Grafton, a renowned historian and scholar.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may have some wear but is still functional and readable.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 256 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of its topic.
- Q: When was 'The Footnote: A Curious History' published? A: The book was published on April 1, 1999.
- Q: What is the binding style of this book? A: This edition of the book is in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there an edition information available for this book? A: The edition of 'The Footnote: A Curious History' is listed as 'unknown'.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: Themes in the book include the evolution of scholarship, the role of footnotes in historical writing, and the intersection of history as art and science.
- Q: Who are some notable figures discussed in the book? A: Notable figures include Leopold von Ranke, Athanasius Kircher, Pierre Bayle, and Edward Gibbon, who contributed to the development of footnotes.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book falls under the 'Arts & Photography' category, focusing on history and scholarship.