Why History Matters

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Synopsis

Does history matter? Is it anything more than entertainment? And if so, what practical relevance does it have? In this fully revised second edition of a seminal text, John Tosh persuasively argues that history is central to an informed and critical understanding of topical issues in the present. Including a range of contemporary examples from Brexit to child sexual abuse to the impact of the internet, this is an important and practical introduction for all students of history.Inspiring and empowering, this book provides both students and general readers with a stimulating and practical rationale for the study of history. It is essential reading for all undergraduate students of history who require an engaging introduction to the subject.

Book details

Edition:
2nd ed. 2019
Author:
John Tosh
ISBN:
9781137604088
Related ISBNs:
9781137604101
Publisher:
Macmillan Education UK
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2021-04-10
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2019
Copyright by:
John Tosh, under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Limited 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
History, Nonfiction