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Studying History is a comprehensive guide that helps readers understand the major themes and issues in historical study. It provides practical advice on developing clear, analytical writing skills and includes updated content on using online resources and avoiding plagiarism, making it an essential tool for success in history courses.
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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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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 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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Book Details

INFORMATION

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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