Historian's Craft

Bloch, Marc

ISBN 10 : 0719006643 ISBN 13 : 9780719006647

Editeur : Manchester University Press, 1977

Synopsis

Book by Bloch Marc

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

In this classic work, distinguished French economic historian, Marc Bloch, discusses the techniques of historical observation, analysis, and criticism, and the reestablishment of historical causation in assessing events. What is the value of history? What is the use of history? How do scholars attempt to unpack it and make connections in a responsible manner?
 
While the topics of historiography and historical methodology have become increasingly popular, Bloch remains an authority. He argues that history is a whole; no period and no topic can be understood except in relation to other periods and topics. And what is unique about Bloch is that he puts his theories into practice; for example, calling upon both his experience serving in WWI as well as his many years spent in peaceful study and reflection. He also argues that written records are not enough; a historian must draw upon maps, place-names, ancient tools, aerial surveys, folklore, and everything that is available.
 
This is a work that argues constantly for a wider, more human history. For a history that describes how and why people live and work together. There is a living, breathing connection between the past and the present and it is the historian’s responsibility to do it justice.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Marc Bloch was a French historian who cofounded the Annales School of French social history. He was captured and shot by the Gestapo in 1944 for his work with the French Resistance.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Manchester University Press
• Date d'édition: 1977
• ISBN 10: 0719006643
• ISBN 13: 9780719006647
• Reliure: Livre broché
• Nombre de pages: 198