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Future of History - by John Lukacs (Paperback)

Future of History - by  John Lukacs (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Reflects upon the discipline of history, claiming that the writing and teaching of history in higher education is in decline, and explores ways in which the future of the discipline can thrive.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>A master historian explores the critical future of history writing and teaching</b> <p/> For more than sixty years, John Lukacs has been writing, teaching, and reading about the past. In this inspired volume, he turns his attention to the future. Th<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><i>The Future of History</i> deserves a wide audience. Its eloquent advocacy reminds readers of the nature and priorities of the best historical writing, even as it elucidates the undeniable perils of the present decline.--Stanley G. Payne, <i>Historically Speaking</i>--Stanley G. Payne "Historically Speaking"<br><br>In the dark world here depicted, we see Lukacs's own bright form, in his irresistibly human prose.--Timothy Snyder, <i>Historically Speaking</i>--Timothy Snyder "Historically Speaking"<br><br>Practicing historians and . . . history buffs will want to read this book.--David Keymer, <i>Library Journal</i>--David Keymer "Library Journal"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>John Lukacs</b> is the author of some thirty books of history, including the acclaimed <i>Five Days in London</i> and, most recently, <i>The Legacy of the Second World War</i>.

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