Why History Matters
Why History Matters by John Tosh, published by Bloomsbury Academic on March 26, 2019, is a fully revised second edition that explores the significance of history in contemporary society. This 168-page book addresses critical questions about the relevance of history beyond mere entertainment, emphasizing its role in fostering an informed understanding of current issues. Tosh presents a range of contemporary examples, including Brexit and child sexual abuse, to illustrate the practical implications of historical study.
In this edition, readers will find updated illustrative examples and case studies that enhance the text’s relevance for both students and general readers. The book aims to inspire and empower its audience by providing a stimulating rationale for the study of history. Additionally, it includes a postscript on British historians and Brexit, along with a heavily revised bibliography, making it a valuable resource for undergraduate students of history seeking an engaging introduction to the subject.
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Does history matter? Is it anything more than entertainment? And if so, what practical relevance does it have? In this fully revised second edition of a seminal text, John Tosh persuasively argues that history is central to an informed and critical understanding of topical issues in the present. Including a range of contemporary examples from Brexit to child sexual abuse to the impact of the internet, this is an important and practical introduction for all students of history.
Inspiring and empowering, this book provides both students and general readers with a stimulating and practical rationale for the study of history. It is essential reading for all undergraduate students of history who require an engaging introduction to the subject.
New to this Edition:
– Illustrative examples and case studies are fully updated
– Features a postscript on British historians and Brexit
– Bibliography is heavily revised
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