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The Art of Time Travel: Historians and Their Craft
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Discover the profound insights of 'The Art of Time Travel: Historians and Their Craft' by Tom Griffiths. This beautifully crafted trade paperback, published by Black Inc in 2016, dives deep into the intricate art of historical interpretation. With 384 pages rich in meticulous research and vibrant prose, Griffiths uncovers the delicate interplay between past events and contemporary understanding. This landmark book features detailed portraits of fourteen influential historians, including Inga Clendinnen, Judith Wright, Geoffrey Blainey, and Henry Reynolds, illuminating their unique approaches to history. A must-read for history enthusiasts, students, or anyone interested in the evolving craft of historiography, 'The Art of Time Travel' offers a fresh perspective on Australian history and the importance of the historian's role. Engage with the rich tapestry of our past and explore how history shapes our present and future. Perfect for academic study or casual reading, this title will stimulate your imagination and critical thinking regarding historical narratives. Add this captivating exploration of historical methodology to your collection today, and embark on a journey through time with Smartfox NZ.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781863958561
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2016
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 384
Description:
'No matter how practised we are at history, it always humbles us. No matter how often we visit the past, it always surprises us. The art of time travel is to maintain critical poise and grace in this dizzy space.'
In this landmark book, eminent historian and award-winning author Tom Griffiths explores the craft of discipline and imagination that is history.
Through portraits of fourteen historians, including Inga Clendinnen, Judith Wright, Geoffrey Blainey and Henry Reynolds, Griffiths traces how a body of work is formed out of a lifelong dialogue between past evidence and present experience. With meticulous research and glowing prose, he shows how our understanding of the past has evolved, and what this changing history reveals about us.
Passionate and elegant, The Art of Time Travel conjures fresh insights into the history of Australia and renews our sense of the historian's craft.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781863958561
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2016
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 384
Description:
'No matter how practised we are at history, it always humbles us. No matter how often we visit the past, it always surprises us. The art of time travel is to maintain critical poise and grace in this dizzy space.'
In this landmark book, eminent historian and award-winning author Tom Griffiths explores the craft of discipline and imagination that is history.
Through portraits of fourteen historians, including Inga Clendinnen, Judith Wright, Geoffrey Blainey and Henry Reynolds, Griffiths traces how a body of work is formed out of a lifelong dialogue between past evidence and present experience. With meticulous research and glowing prose, he shows how our understanding of the past has evolved, and what this changing history reveals about us.
Passionate and elegant, The Art of Time Travel conjures fresh insights into the history of Australia and renews our sense of the historian's craft.
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