What Is History? Five Lectures on the Modern Science of History (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Laurie, Henry

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1440035199 ISBN 13 : 9781440035197

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

How social and psychic forces shape eras and nations

This concise study presents five lectures that map how collective forces drive history, from individual perception to broad cultural shifts. It shows how transitions between ages emerge from everyday experiences, motives, and the clash of new ideas with old norms. The volume frames history as a science of culture and mind, focusing on how stimuli, feelings, and beliefs steer nations. It invites readers to follow the argument with clear logic, avoiding easy conclusions while uncovering the roots of social change. Ideal for curious readers of history, sociology, and cultural studies.

• Explore how personal and collective experiences push societies toward new ways of thinking and living.
• See how transitions between cultural ages unfold through psychology, perception, and communal impulses.
• Learn a method for analyzing large historical questions by tracing underlying psychical processes.
• Understand why migration, colonization, and national character shape long-term historical trends.

Ideal for readers of history and world-linked ideas who want a rigorous, accessible view of how eras come to be.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Freiburg, Germany, during the autumn of 1904, under the title, Moderne Geschichtswissenschaft. The English translation is the work of E. A. A ndrews, who secured the aid of Dr. Felix Kriiger of the department of philosophy of the University of Leipzig in the matter of psychological terms; Dr. Max Lisner also lent valuable aid. Professor William E. Dodd, of Randolph-M acon College, Virginia, gave the whole a careful revision. To all of these both the author and the translator take this means of expressing their hearty thanks. Like everything else in this world, this little book has its raison detre and its special occa sion.
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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1440035199
• ISBN 13: 9781440035197
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 242
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