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Studying History
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This book is ideal for history students and anyone seeking to improve their analytical writing and research skills in the study of history.
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See moreThis best-selling guide will help you get to grips with the larger themes and issues behind historical study, while also showing you how to formulate your own ideas in a clear, analytical style. Fully updated throughout, further advice on web-based sources and avoiding plagiarism will equip you with the tools you need to succeed on your course.
This best-selling book will help you get to grips with the larger themes and issues behind historical study, A clear and comprehensive guide.
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This best-selling guide will help you get to grips with the larger themes and issues behind historical study, while also showing you how to formulate your own ideas in a clear, analytical style.
Fully updated throughout, further advice on using web-based sources and avoiding plagiarism will equip you with the tools you need to succeed on your course.
Studying History by Donald MacRaild and Jeremy Black is an essential resource for any student looking to deepen their understanding of history.
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ISBN: 9781137478597
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 November 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Edition: 4th edition
Audience: Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 352g
Pages: 272
About the Author
Jeremy Black is Professor of History at the University of Exeter, UK. He is the author of thirty books, including Maps and History and War and the World 1450-2000.
Donald M. MacRaild is Professor of History at the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, UK. His publications include Social History and Social Theory and Nineteenth Century Britain.
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