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A History of History

A History of History

Alun Munslow

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2012
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Historia
ISBN:
9780415677141

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In a provocative analysis of European and American historical thinking and practice since the early 18th century, A History of History confronts several basic assumptions about the nature of history. Among these are the concept of historical realism,

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