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This book is based on an in-depth conversation with John Elliott, Professor of Modern History at University of Oxford. This extensive conversation provides behind-the-scenes insights into how an undergraduate encounter with a 17th-century painting of The Count-Duke Olivares led John Elliott on a lifelong odyssey to study the history of Spain, Europe and the Americas in the early modern period to become one of the greatest Spanish historians of our age.
This carefully-edited book includes an introduction,Two Cheers for Objectivity, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter:
I. Beginnings – The benefits of travel
II. In Search of Objectivity – Sentimental dangers
III. Past and Present – How to revivify yourself
IV. Circumventing Obstacles – The benefits of pressing on
V. Doing History – Comparing, connecting and writing well
VI. The Power of Imagination – Surprise tests and non-barking dogs
VII. Decline – What it means, exactly
VIII. The Impact of Technology – Strengths and weaknesses
IX. Going Global – Opportunities and challenges
X. History’s Due – Beyond the theme park
The Passionate Historian is also part of the five-part Ideas Roadshow Collection, Conversations About History, Volume 2, which is available in hardcover, paperback and electronic format.
About Ideas Roadshow Conversations: Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research.
ASIN : B08MDG4JBP
Publisher : Open Agenda Publishing Inc.
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : October 31, 2020
Language : English
File size : 2.3 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 63 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1771700450
Page Flip : Enabled
Part of series : Ideas Roadshow Conversations
Best Sellers Rank: #3,153,137 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #1,770 in History eBooks of Spain & Portugal #4,438 in 90-Minute History Short Reads #56,403 in History of the Americas (Kindle Store)
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