Williams, Robert Chadwell

The historian's toolbox a student's guide to the theory and craft of history Robert C. Williams. - 2nd ed. - Armonk, N.Y. M.E. Sharpe c2007. - xv, 200 p. ill., map 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-194) and index.

Pt. 1. The craft of history. The past -- Story -- History -- Metahistory -- Antihistory -- The present -- The future -- Pt. 2. The tools of history. Doing history : an overview -- Sources and evidence -- Credit and acknowledgment -- Narrative and explanation -- Interpretation -- Speculation -- Pt. 3. The relevance of history. Everyday history -- Oral history -- Material culture -- Public history -- Event analysis -- History on the internet.

076562026X (cloth : alk. paper)

9780765620262

2006032333


History--Methodology.
History--Research.

D16 / .W62 2007

907.2 / W7211h2