In this classic work, distinguished French economic historian, Marc Bloch, discusses the Techniques of historical observation, analysis, and criticism, and the reestablishment of historical causation in assessing events.
He was captured and shot by the Gestapo in 1944 for his work with the French Resistance..
About the Author: Marc Bloch was a French historian who cofounded the Annales School of French social history.
There is a living, breathing connection between the past and the present and it is the historian\'s responsibility to do it justice.
For a History that describes how and why people live and work together.
This is a work that argues constantly for a wider, more human history.
He also argues that written records are not enough; a historian must draw upon maps, place-names, ancient tools, aerial surveys, folklore, and everything that is available.
And what is unique about Bloch is that he puts his theories into practice; for example, calling upon both his experience serving in WWI as well as his many years spent in peaceful study and reflection.
He argues that History is a whole; no period and no topic can be understood except in relation to other periods and topics.
What is the value of history? What is the use of history? How do scholars attempt to unpack it and make connections in a responsible manner? While the topics of historiography and historical methodology have become increasingly popular, Bloch remains an authority.
In this classic work, distinguished French economic historian, Marc Bloch, discusses the Techniques of historical observation, analysis, and criticism, and the reestablishment of historical causation in assessing events
