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- The Question of ObjectivityA constantly debated subject among historians, the question of objectivity proves a difficult one to answer. How important is objectivity? More importantly, is objectivity even possible?
- A Precis of C. Behan McCullagh's "Bias in Historical Description, Interpretation, and Explanation"This is an example of a precis. If one were to compare the precis with the article, they would see how to write a precis.
Shout Out at the OK CorralHistorians are angry that an author has presented new facts regarding details of the famous gun battle at the O.K. Corral- Ambrose's Opinions Ringing True in "To America"Stephen E. Ambrose, one of America's most loved historians, brings his own opinions to life in his book "To America" offering a rare peek into the psyche of the those who would write our history.
- Holocaust: When Did They Decide?Leave it up to historians to write whole books debating the mere days and weeks that certain decisions were made. Armed with their stockpile of Nazi primary sources, historians debate about what led to the "Final Solution" to the Jewish question.
- On Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: An American ControversyReview of the book Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: An American Controversy by Annette Gordon-Reed.
- Fredrick Jackson Turner's Influence on American Culture and Western HistoriographyTurner's western essays became the most influential work of any American historian.
- Book Review: The HistorianW. Somerset Maugham opened his classic novel The Razor's Edge with the line "I have never begun a novel with more misgiving," and that sentiment certainly applied to me as I began reading Elizabeth's Kostova's novel "The Historian."
- Reviewing History as an Art or Science and the Role of Gender in HistoryChapter 2 "What is History," in History in Crisis? and the Introduction to Historians on History attempt to answer the following questions about history: Is history an art or a science? Or could it fall in the middle containing a little bit of both?
Lincoln's Legacy on Slavery: Pre-eminent Historian and Author to Speak at St. Francis, to PublicMr. Foner is the author of "The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery" and will be speaking on the topic at St. Francis College on Tuesday, October 12th
The Historian's BurdenWedded to facts is not as easy as one may think.
5 Best Historians to Write Books About the American WestThese five historians have written fascinating and insightful books about the history of the American West. Each historian brings their own compelling viewpoint on the subject and their books are definitely worth a read.
Top 5 Best Historians TodayWho today are the very best historians of their generation? Check out these Top 5 Best Historians Today, and the books that make them soar. Sure to please, puzzle and prompt further study. Historians and the histories they've written.
The 5 Best Historians Who Write BooksThese top five historians who write books have truly done exhaustive research on their subjects whether it's American history, the U.S. Presidents, popular music or Hollywood and the movies. Find out more of about these prolific historian authors.- 5 Best Historians to Write BooksHistory's happening all around us; what is your contribution to the lexicon? These five texts and authors have laid out a template we all could follow.
- A Historical Look at Jesus' ResurrectionThat Jesus was raised from the dead is confirmed by the testimonies of several hundred eye witnesses; that many witnesses simply can't all be wrong.
- Objectivity in HistoryAn overview of arguments both for and against the idea that the study of history can be objective.
- Crossing the Pond: Does "Atlantic" History Exist?Ever searching for new ways to understand the past, historians occasionally fall guilty to the temptation see connections where none exist. This is all too evident in the growing field of Atlantic History.
- Tactitus: A Historian Ahead of His TimeThe Roman historian Tacitus was a historian centuries ahead of his time.
Taking Rushdie SeriouslyHayden White's Metahistory challenges objective history. Evaluating Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children with Hayden will argue for White's definition of history and take seriously the historical account lying within Midnight's Children.- The History of History - How Historians Record Noteworthy EventsAre historical documents factual? Can you believe everything that you read, simply because it was written by some famous historian? How can you discover the truth among myth, predisposition, religious connotations, and personal interests?
U.S. Senior Naval Historian Discusses Piracy: Lessons from HistoryDr. Crawford delivers excellent insight into how past anti-piracy efforts can be applicable to today's modern piracy problem off the African Somali coast.
Barnes and Noble Historians: Who Actually Writes History Books These Days?Writers such as Stephen Ambrose, Doris Kearns Goodwin, and David McCullough, who write history for the public, are considered by academic historians to be simplistic, inauthentic, and redundant.
British Marxist Historians: History from the Bottom UpTo the British Marxist historians, history was "not words on a page, not the goings-on of kings and prime ministers, not mere events." Instead, history was, "the sweat, blood, tears, and triumph of the common people."- The Historian by Elizabeth KostovaWe review The Historian, the debut novel by Elizabeth Kostova.
- "The Historian" - Review of the Novel by Elizabeth KostovaA novel that weaves the true story of Vlad Tepes (known as Count Drakul or "The Impaler") and mixes it with legend and other works of fiction to come up with a fascinating mystery/action/horror story.
Learn to Love History as a Living Historian as a ReenactorThis article is about traipsing off into the past to see the American Civil War up close as a living historian.- Analytical Tools of History: Writing a Believable NarrativeIssued raised by the so-called "new history" raises serious questions about the validity of history as we know it and how the discipline will be approached in the future. Consider these tools for an accurate account of the past.
- The Writing of American HistoryPostmodern and New Left historians often raise challenges to whether we can actually produce a valid history of America. This work looks at the general asserts raised by critics, and proposes ways in which a central narrative can be improved.
- Jesus Christ: An Historical FactThe evidence is so overwhelming for the existence, life, death & resurrection of Jesus Christ that it can not be ignored.
- Annie Heloise Abel: Historian and ProfessorAnnie Heloise Abel was a renowned historian and professor in Native Americans and their history.
Livy as an HistorianLivy is one of the most respected and popular Roman historians. He was the first full-time historian and worked to create a balanced, accurate history of Rome.
Will Historians Rank George W. Bush as the Worst Two Term President?With the recent and long awaited departure of George W. Bush from the White House, where will historians rank Bush among the worst Presidents? Will they rank him below even one term Presidents?- Vietnam : Viewed Through the Dual Lens of Movies and History"Where Trouble Comes" is a fascinating, albeit, horrific look at the atrocities of Vietnam as seen by historians and film makers. Point of View is a major theme throughout the article, giving th reader a fresh perspective at every turn.
- Genealogy Tips for Beginners: How to Become Your Family HistorianSearch for your family history by becoming a family historian. Here are some tips for beginners.
- Historical Sources in the Niche Market of Local HistoryWriting a local history can be like trying to drink from a fire hose unless you make sense of the historical sources available.
- What Can We Objectively Know About the Jesus of History?Sifting through the mass of information about Jesus, both in the Bible and other sources, can be a tricky task. How much can we really know about who the man Jesus was?
- Is Livy a Better Storyteller or Historian?Discussion of the Latin historian as a literary figure, including examples from Ab Urbe Condita.
- The History of HistoryA comic account of where historians came from.
- James Saslow's Pictures and PassionsGay art historian James Saslow surveys Western art as the story of same-sex desire in visual terms
