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Title: Heritage and Challenge: The History and Theory of History by Roland N. Stromberg, Paul Keith Conkin ISBN: 0-88273-286-2 Publisher: Forum Pr Pub. Date: February, 1989 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.95

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Rating: 5
Summary: A valuable scholarly overview
Comment: As indicated in the title, this work is an examination of the history and theory of history. It is separated into two sections, each written by one of the authors. Roland Stromberg opens the work with a chronological overview of the way historians have worked and understood their craft since the Early Modern period. Paul Conkin follows up with a brilliant examination of several theoretical issues that face past and modern historians (e.g. objectivity and causation).

I particularly recommend the Conkin section. It contains some of the most level-headed argumentation I have found in works of this kind. Those of you who know the thrill of seeing a beautiful argument taking shape or who get excited reading the work of an impeccable logician will truly enjoy this. Conkin paints a very clear picture of the issues and makes a number of very astute points. Stromberg's section is not as immediately impressive, but it is nevertheless a knowledgeable consideration of the history of history.

The tone is decidedly academic. However, for those who want a well-reasoned, balanced look at the development of the historical enterprise over the last few centuries and at the philosophical issues facing it in the post-modern world, this may very well be the book to read.

For another excellent treatment of the historical and theoretical issues considered in this work, refer to TELLING THE TRUTH ABOUT HISTORY by Appleby, Hunt, and Jacob.

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