The Experience of History

The Experience of History is a lively and passionate introduction to the field that encourages students to seek and appreciate history inside the classroom and beyond. This work:

• Defines history as a discipline and the role of historians within it
• Addresses the analytical and critical thinking skills needed to engage with the past
• Discusses a variety of important topics in the study of history, such as historical evidence, primary documents, divisions of history, forms of historical writing, historiographical traditions, and recent categories of historical research

Written by a renowned scholar of European history, this work helps students to become discerning examiners of history and historical evidence in a variety of modern settings like art, architecture, film, television, politics, current events, and more.

Learn more about the author and his passion for history in this interview with popular blog Five Books: http://fivebooks.com/interview/ken-bartlett-renaissance-books/.

Authors: Kenneth Bartlett

Format: Paperback

Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9781118912003

Publication date: 20161230