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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the evolution of historical writing from the perspective of ancient to modern times. The author argues that the historical texts of the past, while rich in detail, are not always reliable guides to understanding the past. By comparing ancient texts to modern historical research methodologies, the author demonstrates how civilizations of the past differed from our own, and how ancient historical texts can be potentially misleading unless interpreted with proper cultural context. The author posits that the true development of statecraft and politics is a relatively recent development in the history of human civilization, and that the political structures and systems of the past looked very different from those of the present day. Ultimately, the author concludes that while ancient historical texts have value, they can be unreliable chronicles of the past unless the reader is aware of the gaps in knowledge that exist within these works. 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 9781334522499_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334522499
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334522499
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)