The First Historians
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The First Historians
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Author : Baruch Halpern
language : en
Publisher: Penn State Press
Release Date : 2010-11-01
The First Historians written by Baruch Halpern and has been published by Penn State Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-01 with Religion categories.
Herodotus And Sima Qian The First Great Historians Of Greece And China
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Author : Thomas R. Martin
language : en
Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's
Release Date : 2009-09-08
Herodotus And Sima Qian The First Great Historians Of Greece And China written by Thomas R. Martin and has been published by Bedford/St. Martin's this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-08 with History categories.
In this accessible volume, Thomas R. Martin compares the writings of Herodotus in ancient Greece with those of Sima Qian in ancient China to demonstrate the hallmarks of early history writing. While these authors lived in different centuries and were not aware of each other’s works, Martin shows the similar struggles that each grappled with in preparing their historical accounts and how their efforts helped invent modern notions of history writing and the job of the historian. The introduction’s cross-cultural analysis includes a biography of each author, illustrating the setting and times in which he worked, as well as a discussion of how each man introduced interpretation and moral judgment into his writing. The accompanying documents include excerpts from Herodotus’ The Histories and Sima Qian’s Shiji, which illustrate their approach to history writing and their understanding of their own cultures. Also featured are maps and illustrations, a chronology, questions to consider, and a selected bibliography.
The Bible S First History
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Author : Robert B. Coote
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2018-01-04
The Bible S First History written by Robert B. Coote and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-04 with Religion categories.
This is a book about an ancient writer, the J writer--the Yahwist--who produced a work of political imagination. This work is embedded mainly in the first four books of the Bible, best known for some of the most popular and influential biblical stories in Genesis and Exodus. The purpose of the book is to represent the whole of the original story with attention to its own meaning, without the influence of the other literary strands with which it was later supplemented. Therefore the work includes a fresh, complete translation of the text of the J writer, who produced the Bible's first history. The translation itself helps to establish more clearly than ever the integrity of the J writer. The concern here is WHEN and WHY this history was written, especially in light of the concerns for justice and prosperity. Throughout it is demonstrated HOW and WHY this history comes from the court of David; it is a royal history of David's subjects as though they were descended from pastoral nomads such as Abram, Isaac, and Jacob. It is argued that the intended audience of the history was probably those bedouin who regularly visited the court of David in Hebron and Jerusalem. Here is a bold and brilliant representation of the J writer's composition, perhaps as it was originally intended to be read or heard. This ancient tour de force takes on new life in the hands of these skilled interpreters.
The Greek Histories
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Author : Mary Lefkowitz
language : en
Publisher: Modern Library
Release Date : 2022-01-18
The Greek Histories written by Mary Lefkowitz and has been published by Modern Library this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-18 with History categories.
From the leading scholars behind The Greek Plays, a collection of the best translations of the foremost Greek historians, presenting a sweeping history of ancient Greece as recorded by its first chroniclers “Just the thing to remind us that human history, though lamentably a work in progress, is always something we can understand better.”—Sarah Ruden, translator of The Gospels and author of The Face of Water The historians of ancient Greece were pioneers of a new literary craft; their work stands among the world’s most enduring and important legacies and forms the foundation of a major modern discipline. This highly readable edition includes new and newly revised translations of selections from Herodotus—often called the “father of history”—Thucydides, Xenophon, and Plutarch, the four greatest Greek innovators of historical narrative. Here the reader will find their most important, and most widely taught, passages collected in a single volume. The excerpts chart the landmark events of ancient Greece and provide a comprehensive account of the entire classical Greek age. From the start the Greek historians demonstrated how broad and varied historical writing could be and brought their craft beyond a mere chronicle of past events. This volume explores each author’s interest in religion, leadership, character, and the lessons of war. How, for instance, should readers interpret Herodotus’ inclusion of speeches and dialogues, dreams, and oracles as part of the “factual” record? What did Thucydides understand about human nature that (as he said) stays constant throughout time? How did Plutarch frame historical biography as a means of depicting the moral qualities of great men? Complete with introductions to the works of each historian, footnotes providing context and explaining obscurities, maps, and an appendix on the Greek conduct of war, this volume is an invaluable resource for students and passionate readers of history alike.
First History Encyclopedia
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Author : DK
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2019-07-04
First History Encyclopedia written by DK and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-04 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Important historical topics from the Stone Age and Ancient Egypt to the US Civil War and World War II are clearly explained in this fun and informative illustrated history book for children studying KS1 and KS2 subjects. First History Encyclopedia covers everything a young child needs to know. It follows the curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2 and provides a strong foundation for history learning through the rest of the school years. It is the perfect homework help book to support children as they begin to learn about history. This history book sits in DK's popular First Reference series. It introduces exciting periods and civilizations, such as the Romans, Vikings, and Aztecs, that will get kids hooked on learning about the past.
The Impact Of History
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Author : Pedro Ramos Pinto
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-03-24
The Impact Of History written by Pedro Ramos Pinto and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-24 with History categories.
Driven by the increasing importance of discussions around 'impact' and its meaning and implications for history, The Impact of History? brings together established and new voices to raise relevant questions, issues and controversies for debate. The chapters are articulated around the themes of public history, the politics of history, the role of history in the shaping of learning and the situation of history in the changing world of education. While this subject is driven differently by the research bodies and councils of different countries, similar debates about the value and place of the academy in society are taking place in the UK, the USA and Europe as well as in other parts of the world. Chapters cover diverse areas of history from this perspective including: public history national histories new technologies and the natural sciences campaigning histories the impact agenda. This collection is a political and intellectual intervention at a time when scholars and readers of history are being asked to explain why history matters and it seeks to intervene in the debates on ‘impact’, on education and on the role of the past in the shaping of our future. Bringing together leading authors from a wide range of fields, The Impact of History? is an accessible and engaging yet polemical and thought-provoking overview of the role of history in contemporary society.
The History Of Herodotus Vol 1
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Author : Herodotus
language : en
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Release Date : 2023-05
The History Of Herodotus Vol 1 written by Herodotus and has been published by Double 9 Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05 with categories.
"The History of Herodotus" is a landmark work of ancient Greek literature, written by the historian Herodotus in the fifth century BCE. The first volume of the book begins with an overview of the geography and history of the Persian Empire, including the reign of Cyrus the Great and the rise of the Persian Empire. Herodotus also provides detailed accounts of the customs and traditions of the various peoples and cultures he encountered in his travels, including the Egyptians, Scythians, and Babylonians. One of the most famous and important sections of the book is Herodotus' account of the Battle of Marathon, which he describes in vivid detail. The battle took place in 490 BCE and was a decisive victory for the Athenian army over the invading Persian forces. Throughout the book, Herodotus emphasizes the importance of historical inquiry and the value of understanding the events of the past in order to better understand the present.
The First U S History Textbooks
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Author : Barry Joyce
language : en
Publisher: Lexington Books
Release Date : 2015-08-27
The First U S History Textbooks written by Barry Joyce and has been published by Lexington Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-27 with History categories.
This book analyzes the common narrative residing in American History textbooks published in the first half of the 19th century. That story, what the author identifies as the American “creation” or “origins” narrative, is simultaneously examined as both historic and “mythic” in composition. It offers a fresh, multidisciplinary perspective on an enduring aspect of these works. The book begins with a provocative thesis that proposes the importance of the relationship between myth and history in the creation of America’s textbook narrative. It ends with a passionate call for a truly inclusive story of who Americans are and what Americans aspire to become. The book is organized into three related sections. The first section provides the context for the emergence of American History textbooks. It analyzes the structure and utility of these school histories within the context of antebellum American society and educational practices. The second section is the heart of the book. It recounts and scrutinizes the textbook narrative as it tells the story of America’s emergence from “prehistory” through the American Revolution—the origins story of America. This section identifies the recurring themes and images that together constitute what early educators conceived as a unified cultural narrative. Section three examines the sectional bifurcation and eventual re-unification of the American History textbook narrative from the 1850s into the early 20th century. The book concludes by revisiting the relationship between textbooks, the American story, and mythic narratives in light of current debates and controversies over textbooks, American history curriculum and a common American narrative.
A First Book In American History
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Author : Edward Eggleston
language : en
Publisher: Palala Press
Release Date : 2018-03-04
A First Book In American History written by Edward Eggleston and has been published by Palala Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-04 with categories.
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The Histories Book 4 Melpomene
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Author : Herodotus
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2012-11-01
The Histories Book 4 Melpomene written by Herodotus and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Herodotus was an ancient Greek historian who lived in the fifth century BC (c.484 - 425 BC). He has been called the "Father of History", and was the first historian known to collect his materials systematically, test their accuracy to a certain extent and arrange them in a well-constructed and vivid narrative. The Histories-his masterpiece and the only work he is known to have produced-is a record of his "inquiry", being an investigation of the origins of the Greco-Persian Wars and including a wealth of geographical and ethnographical information. The Histories, were divided into nine books, named after the nine Muses: the "Muse of History", Clio, representing the first book, then Euterpe, Thaleia, Melpomene, Terpsichore, Erato, Polymnia, Ourania and Calliope for books 2 to 9, respectively.
