Biography and History

Biography and History

Barbara Caine

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Bloomsbury Publishing plc
Año de edición:
2018
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Historiografía
ISBN:
9781137611192
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Looking at the complex relationship between the discipline of history and the writing of lives, this key textbook provides an original and insightful introduction to a growing and increasingly important area of historical scholarship and research. Examining key works that have changed the nature of biography, Barbara Caine also explores the way biographical narrative and life stories have become a central preoccupation for history. Outlining the main features of contemporary historical biography, this is an ideal companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students taking courses on historiography, theory and history, theory and methods, historical methodology, history and life/biographical/autobiographical writing, and life-writing courses on English or creative writing degrees.New to this Edition:- Thoroughly updated throughout- New concluding chapter on history and the individual life, and the place of biography in history

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