Historiography - 3rd Edition by Ernst Breisach (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A masterwork of erudition and deep knowledge, Historiography offers no less than an account of the entire development of historiography in Western culture

In this pioneering work, Ernst Breisach presents an effective, well-organized, and concise account of the development of historiography in Western culture. Neither a handbook nor an encyclopedia, this up-to-date third edition narrates and interprets the development of historiography from its origins in Greek poetry to the present, with compelling sections on postmodernism, deconstructionism, African-American history, women's history, microhistory, the Historikerstreit, cultural history, and more. The definitive look at the writing of history by a historian, Historiography provides key insights into some of the most important issues, debates and innovations in modern historiography.

Review Quotes

"An outstanding and insightful work which should be read carefully by every historian and history student, and by a host of others besides."--C.T. McIntire "Christian Scholar's Review"

"Both in its insights and inspiration, Breisach's epilogue is a classic statement of the historians enterprise, opportunity, and responsibility. It deserves to become not only the student's introduction to the study of history, but also the credo of historians who have questioned their faith."--L.L. Farrar, Jr. "History: Review of New Books"

"Breisach's judgment is acute and fair. . . . There is nothing comparable in scope and depth."--David Keymer "Library Journal"

"His comprehensive coverage of the subject and his clear presentation of the issues and the complexity of an evolving discipline easily make is work the best of its kind. . . . Always careful to show the interplay of culture and principal events with the contemporary Western historians' views on the past, the author has produced a valuable study of historiography in the West. His monumental work represents a major contribution to the field."--Lester D. Stephens "American Historical Review"

About the Author

Ernst Breisach is professor emeritus of history at Western Michigan University and the author of several books, including American Progressive History: An Experiment in Modernization and On the Future of History: The Postmodernist Challenge and Its Aftermath, both published by the University of Chicago Press.