I appreciate how you classify these types of historical writing without creating a hierarchy of merit. Imagine if a field guide to birds claimed, for example, that birds of prey were more worthy of observation than shorebirds. No thanks. So, cheers for conveying the vitality of each of these ways of approaching historical writing.
What a wonderful look at how history is done, through presenting and commenting on these books. I think a lot about these elements going on in books of history, but more commonly social scientists'monographs. More to say, but another time I trust.
I appreciate how you classify these types of historical writing without creating a hierarchy of merit. Imagine if a field guide to birds claimed, for example, that birds of prey were more worthy of observation than shorebirds. No thanks. So, cheers for conveying the vitality of each of these ways of approaching historical writing.
What a wonderful look at how history is done, through presenting and commenting on these books. I think a lot about these elements going on in books of history, but more commonly social scientists'monographs. More to say, but another time I trust.
Loved these recommendations, Adam, thank you!
Adam, being a genre, category nerd, I really appreciate your breaking it down like this. Cheers, Victoria