9781332814565 - The Manufacture of Historical Material: An Elementary Study in the Sources of Story (Classic Reprint) de Jeudwine, John Wynne (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a timely overview of the process of manufacturing historical materials. The author takes the reader on a journey through various stages of history, from early oral traditions to the reduction of information into writing. The book explores how ancient societies based on kinship relied heavily on oral tradition for preserving pedigrees and customs. It delves into the role of the poet-lawyer historian, who served as both a recorder and interpreter of events, often using verse to enhance the memorability of their accounts. Filled with illuminating examples from British and Irish history, this book offers valuable insights into the complex processes involved in creating and preserving historical narratives. By examining the origins of written records and their complex evolution over time, the author highlights the importance of critically evaluating historical sources to uncover their true meaning and significance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.