A fresh view of history that puts people first and examines how a nation grows from its daily life.
In The American Historical School, Marsh argues for a new kind of historical writing that centers social life, everyday economy, and the moral forces shaping liberty. He suggests that history should illuminate how institutions, customs, and private interests interact to advance a people’s prosperity.
What you’ll experience
- A clear case for writing about social and domestic life as a core part of history
- Discussion of how government, society, and individual action shape national character
- A survey of how different kinds of histories—constitutional, diplomatic, economic, judicial—fit together
- Examples of how past writers and sources can illuminate modern civic life
Ideal for readers of American history, political thought, and readers curious about how historical storytelling can reflect a nation’s progress.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book argues that the general character of historical literature has placed undue emphasis on recording the actions of governments rather than the experiences of their people. The author calls for a paradigm shift in the way history is written, focusing instead on the conditions and prospects of everyday life. They argue that such a shift would provide crucial insights for statesmen, offering practical guidance for policies that promote the interests of society's majority. The book concludes that by studying history in this way, we gain a deeper appreciation for our inherent rights, the role of government in securing those rights, and the traits that make our system of government unique. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330182246_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330182246
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330182246
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)