historiography

Presents the life of United States historian Henry Adams focusing on his youth, family, education, marriage, and journalism career. Includes information on his interest in the formation of the nation under Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and Madison. Also analyzes the historic methods of Henry Adams.

Analyzes the relationship of the historian to the past and future of the world, and focuses on globalization, collapse of the Soviet Union, the removal of apartheid in South Africa and the legacies of slavery in the United States.

Discusses the history, archaeology, and rise of civilization in South Asia, including ancient texts, analysis of archaeological data, and the historicity of Sanskrit and Pali literature.

The Salem witch trials of 1692 are brought vividly to life in this compelling adaptation of Arthur Miller's play.

Contains nine essays, written between 1983 and 2001, in which the author considers the relationship between the historian and his or her world, discussing the politics of history and historians, the rethinking of history in a changing world, and depictions of the Civil War.

Examines the historical, religious, and political aspects of the "Ecclesiastical Sonnets" by William Wordsworth.

Discusses twelve Greek and Roman historians, the methods they used in writing of the events of the day, and how they differ from our present day concepts of a historian.