The English Historical Library (Classic Reprint): In Three Parts; Giving a Short View and Character of Most of Our Historians Either in Print or Manuscript - Couverture souple

Nicolson, William

 
9781334057601: The English Historical Library (Classic Reprint): In Three Parts; Giving a Short View and Character of Most of Our Historians Either in Print or Manuscript

Synopsis

This book describes the development of English Historiography from its humble beginnings through to the late 17th century. It includes modern analyses of the ancient sources for British history, as well as coverage of the major works and ideas that have shaped our understanding of England's past. Incisive and comprehensive, this book carves out a space in the historiography of English history, mapping its expanse, charting its changes, and evaluating its major accomplishments. The author has taken great pains to identify and examine the main repositories of latent English historical and archival source materials, providing a crucial resource for researchers of all levels.

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