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100 1 _aCroce, Benedetto,
_d1866-1952
245 1 0 _aTheory & History of Historiography
246 1 _aTheory and History of Historiography
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2017-05-02
508 _aProduced by Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (online soon in an extended version, also linking to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...) Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.
520 _a"Theory & History of Historiography" by Benedetto Croce is an analytical work on the philosophy and methodology of historiography written in the early 20th century. This treatise aims to deepen the understanding of historical narratives by exploring concepts such as the distinction between history and chronicle, the role of documents, and the meaning of historical truth. With a focus on the intricacies of historiographical thought, Croce seeks to redefine how history is comprehended and recorded, urging readers to recognize the contemporary relevance of all history. At the start of the work, the author introduces critical ideas about the nature of history, contending that every historical narrative is inherently contemporary, as it is shaped by present understanding and contexts. He emphasizes that history should not merely recount events but should inspire critical thought and self-reflection within the reader, thereby linking past experiences with current realities. Croce addresses the inadequacies of traditional historical methods that separate historical narratives from living contexts and documents, arguing that true historical understanding emerges only when these elements intersect within the realm of human consciousness. Ultimately, he sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of different historiographical traditions and their implications for the conception of history itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistoriography
700 1 _aAinslie, Douglas,
_d1865-1948
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54642
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