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What is History For?

What is History For?

Beverley Southgate

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2005
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Historia
ISBN:
9780415350983

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From an experienced author is this examination of the purpose of history at a time when the role of humanities has been questioned. Exceptional in studying the future of the subject as well as its past, this is a must read for all students.

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