A History of Histories: Epics, Chronicles, Romances and Inquiries from Herodotus and Thucydides to the Twentieth Century
by John Burrow
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- Very Good
- Paperback
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- ISBN 10
- 014028379X
- ISBN 13
- 9780140283792
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Synopsis
Treating the practice of history not as an isolated pursuit but as an aspect of human society and an essential part of the culture of the West, John Burrow magnificently brings to life and explains the distinctive qualities found in the work of historians from the ancient Egyptians and Greeks to the present. With a light step and graceful narrative, he gathers together over 2,500 years of the moments and decisions that have helped create Western identity. This unique approach is an incredible lens with which to view the past. Standing alone in its ambition, scale and fascination, Burrow's history of history is certain to stand the test of time.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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- Bookseller
- HALCYON BOOKS (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- mon0000892660
- Title
- A History of Histories: Epics, Chronicles, Romances and Inquiries from Herodotus and Thucydides to the Twentieth Century
- Author
- John Burrow
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 014028379X
- ISBN 13
- 9780140283792
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2009-01-29
- Size
- 2.7919 in x 19.5939 in x 12.7919
- X weight
- 0.3993 lb