Essential Historiography

Historiography is the study of the methods, sources, techniques and theoretical approaches used by historians in developing history as an academic discipline. The approach to the study of history is a very important aspect of historiography. The development of history has undergone a shift from traditional approaches of diplomatic, political and economic history to the more modern aspects of social and cultural studies. Some influential historiographical approaches are comparative history, ethnohistory, gender history, environmental history, etc. This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex theories and principles in the field of historiography. Different approaches, evaluations and methodologies in this field have been included herein. This book, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at various levels.