Detachment and the Writing of History: Essays and Letters of Carl L. Becker
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First published in 1958, Detachment and the Writing of History collects essays and letters by Carl L. Becker in which the noted historian outlines his views on the study of history, the craft of the historian, the art of teaching, and the historical evolution of the idea of democracy. Together, these invaluable writings demonstrate Becker's conviction of the moral seriousness of the historian's calling and of the importance of history as...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0801490596
ISBN13:9780801490590
Release Date:August 2010
Publisher:Cornell University Press
Length:256 Pages
Weight:0.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.1" x 7.8"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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