Translated with Notes by George Rawlinson With an Introduction by Tom Griffith Herodotus (c 480-c 425) is & The Father of History& & his Histories are the first piece of Western historical writing They are also the most entertaining Why did Pheidippides run the 26 miles & 385 yards (or 42195 kilometres) from Marathon to Athens? & what did he do when he got there? Was the Battle of Salamis fought between sausage-sellers? Which is the oldest language in the world? Why did Leonidas & his 300 Spartans spend the morning before the battle of Thermopylae combing their hair? Why did every Babylonian woman have to sit in the Temple of Aphrodite until a man threw a coin into her lap & how long was she likely to sit there? & what is the best way to kill a crocodile? This wide-ranging history provides the answers to all these fascinating questions as well as providing many fascinating insights into the Ancient World ...

National history is a vital part of national self-definition Most books on the history of the world try to impose a uniform narrative written usually from a single writer's point of view Histories of Nations is different it presents 28 essays written by a leading historian as a 'self-portrait' of his or her native country defining the characteristics that embody its sense of nationhood The countries have been selected to represent every continent & every type of state large & small & together they make up two-thirds of the world's population They range from mature democracies to religious autocracies & one-party states from countries with a venerable history to those who only came into being in the 20th century In order to get to grips with the national & cultural differences that both enliven & endanger our world we need above all to understand different national viewpoints
- to read the always engaging & often passionate accounts given in this remarkable & unusual book Original & thoughtprovoking this is a crucial primer for the modern age
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How as historians should we read' a film? Histories on Screen answers this & other questions in a crucial volume for any history student keen to master source use The book begins with a theoretical Thinking about Film' section that explores the ways in which films can be analyzed & interrogated as either primary sources secondary sources or indeed as both The much larger Using Film' segment of the book then offers engaging case studies which put this theory into practice Topics including gender class race war propaganda national identity & memory all receive good coverage in what is an eclectic multi-contributor volume Documentaries films & television from Britain & the United States are examined & there is a jargon-free emphasis on the skills & methods needed to analyze films in historical study featuring prominently throughout the text Histories on Screen is a vital resource for all history students as it enables them to understand film as a source & empowers them with the analytical tools needed to use that knowledge in their own work ...

This is the essential primer on the complexities of history writing & writing history " What is historiography?" asked the American historian Carl Becker in 1938 & professional historians continue to argue over the meaning of the term This book challenges the view of historiography as an esoteric subject by presenting an accessible & concise overview of the history of historical writing from the Renaissance to the present focusing primarily on the US & Europe Historiography plays an integral role in aiding undergraduate students to better understand the nature & purpose of historical analysis more generally by examining the many conflicting ways that historians have defined & approached history By demonstrating how these historians have differed in both their interpretations of specific historical events & their definitions of history itself this book conveys to students the interpretive character of history as a discipline & the way that the historian&s context & subjective perspective influence his or her understanding of the past ...

It's A Time-Travelling Journey Through Ireland It's A Historopedia! Buckle up & get ready to travel back in time with John & Fatti Burke's new adventure through Ireland's history This breathtakingly exciting book discovers Ireland era by era as you've never seen it before Time travellers of any age will be totally absorbed by Fatti Burke's detailed illustrations & her father John's fabulous facts to be discovered on every page A perfect introduction to Ireland's history for young & old this illustrated journey travels from earliest settlements right up to the present day Take a trip through time & meet courageous Celts rampaging Vikings & rebellious republicans Historopedia looks at wars & disasters; introduces artists explorers & leaders; & shows us castles cottages & tenements You'll discover how we lived what we ate what we wore & even what school was like! & it doesn't neglect the imagination here too are mythical figures & TV characters alongside world-changing inventions borne from the minds of Irish scientists & explorers So time travellers are you ready to go on the adventure of a lifetime? ...

History & Philosophy of Psychology is a lively introduction to the historical development of psychology Its distinct inclusion of ideas from both Eastern & Western philosophies offers students a uniquely broad view of human psychology Whilst covering all the major landmarks in the history of psychology the text also provides students with little-known but fascinating insights into key questions a?? such as whether Freud really cured his patients; what was nude psychotherapy; & were the early psychologists racist? Encourages students to explore the philosophical & theoretical implications of the historical development of psychology Explores key theoretical ideas & experiments in detail with background to their development & valuable suggestions for further reading ...

Learn new approaches to teaching history in middle school so students are more engaged in the big ideas & eager to examine the world around them Co-published by Routledge & Middle Web this practical guide will help you consider the unique needs of middle schoolers who are in the midst of many social & emotional changes & need to see why the study of history matters to their own lives Author Jody Passanisi shares helpful strategies & activities to make your social studies class a place where students can relate to the material connect past history to present events collaborate with others think critically about important issues & take ownership of their learning Topics include Reading & analyzing primary & secondary sources for deeper comprehension of historical issues Developing a written argument & defending it with supporting details & cited sources Examining the social context of a historical event & tracing the historical underpinnings of present day issues Using field trips games & Project Based Learning to make learning history a fun & interactive experience Assessing your students' progress using self-reflection projects essays & presentations The appendices offer resources for each of the topics covered in the book as well as reproducible Blackline Masters of the charts & diagrams which can be photocopied or downloaded from our website (httpwwwroutledgecomproducts 9781138639713) for classroom use ...

History for Common Entrance The Making of the UK 1485-1750 ensures a thorough understanding of the ' Making of the UK' element of the Common Entrance exam syllabus 192 pages Pace Bob ...

Comprehensive second editions of History for the IB Diploma Paper 1 revised for first teaching in 2015 This coursebook covers Paper 1 Prescribed Subject 4 Rights & Protest of the History for the IB Diploma syllabus for first assessment in 2017 Tailored to the requirements of the IB syllabus & written by experienced IB History examiners & teachers it offers authoritative & engaging guidance through the following two case studies Civil rights movement in the United States (1954-1965) & Apartheid South Africa (1948-1964) ...

Comprehensive second editions of History for the IB Diploma Paper 1 revised for first teaching in 2015 This coursebook covers Paper 1 Prescribed Subject 3 The Move to Global War of the History for the International Baccalaureate Diploma syllabus for first assessment in 2017 Tailored to the requirements of the IB syllabus & written by experienced IB History examiners & teachers it offers authoritative & engaging guidance through the following two case studies Japanese expansion in East Asia (1931-1941) & German & Italian expansion (1933-1940) ...