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Explore a fresh perspective on history and theory with Historics: Why History Dominates Contemporary Society. Written by Martin L. Davies, an author at the forefront of research in this field, this seminal work offers a unique look at how historical ideas shape our world. By taking a broad European view, the book examines the impact of history on contemporary society. This provocative text draws on French and German philosophy, including works that may be unknown to many English speakers. Davies explores the reality of living in a historicized world, where events are often framed as historical even as they occur. By challenging the basic assumptions held by historians, the book focuses on the fundamental ideas and thoughts regarding the past that influence our modern existence. This is an essential read for those interested in the deep connections between historical theory and our current social landscape.

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Provides a fresh and unique look at history and theory through the lens of modern research.

Includes insights from French and German philosophy to offer a broad European perspective.

Examines the experience of living in a historicized world where events are viewed through a historical lens.

Challenges standard assumptions made by historians to provide a new way of thinking about the past.

Written by Martin L. Davies, a leading researcher in the study of historical ideas and thought.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
03 November 2005
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12 January 2007

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