An Intelligent Person's Guide to History by John Vincent

by J.R. Vincent

John Vincent's comprehensive examination of the evolution of history as a discipline and its underlying philosophy is essential reading for anyone interested in the history they were never taught in the classroom.Exploring the nature of historical evidence, meaning and imagination, together with morality, causality, bias and hindsight, Professor Vincent gets to the very heart of the complex issues raised, writing with trademark wit and lucidity to provide a compelling and controversial guide.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

Unknown Binding

First published April 1, 1993

Reviews

[Peter · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting book, a treatment of the study of history, both practical and philosophical. Vincent is insightful, and not afraid to criticize his profession. He makes some interesting insights into how History is taught and presented. Some of his commentary I disagreed with, some I agreed with, some I applauded.

[Bibliofuk · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cannot intelligently comment on its content yet. I will need to read it a second and third time to fully digest it, but I know enough, after a first reading, to know that it merits a second and third reading.

[Gary · Rating 1 out of 5]

More like a guide to British history. I got it for cheap at a book fair in Canberra so I can’t complain I guess. I just thought it was boring.

[Nicholas · Rating 3 out of 5]

He provides some interesting viewpoints on historiography, however the book is dating fast and a bit too skewed. he seems like too much of an attention seeker.