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This book guides the student through various historical theories and approaches in a balanced, comprehensive and engaging way. This second edition is fully updated and includes many more examples from around the world, as well as expanded sections on political, social and cultural history and new sections on popular histories, environmental histories and archaeology and history. The book also includes more material on digital archives and a new companion website. Packed with intriguing anecdotes from all periods of history and supported by primary extracts from original historical writings, this is a student-friendly text which demystifies the subject with clarity and verve.

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