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A Student's Guide to the Study of History: History Guide (ISI Guides to the Major Disciplines) by [John Lukacs]

A Student's Guide to the Study of History: History Guide (ISI Guides to the Major Disciplines) Kindle Edition

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A thoughtful look at the value of learning from the past: “Nobody has done more than John Lukacs to turn the short history book into an art form” (Antony Beevor, Toronto Globe & Mail).

To study history is to learn about oneself. And to fail to grasp the importance of the past—to remain ignorant of the deeds and writing of previous generations—is to bind oneself by the passions and prejudices of the age into which one is born. John Lukacs, one of today’s most widely published historians, explains what the study of history entails, how it has been approached over the centuries, and why it should be undertaken by today’s students. This guide is an invitation to become a master of the historian’s craft.

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Intercollegiate Studies Institute
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July 29, 2014
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John Lukacs is the acclaimed author of more than thirty works of history, including Five Days in London; The Duel; The End of the Twentieth Century and the End of the Modern Age; Churchill: Visionary, Statesman, Historian; A Thread of Years; Historical Consciousness; and The Future of History. For many years he taught at Chestnut Hill College, and he has held visiting professorships at Columbia, Johns Hopkins, Tufts, and the University of Pennsylvania. Born in Budapest, Lukacs came to the United States in 1946. He lives in Pennsylvania.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00LMPBAXS
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Intercollegiate Studies Institute; Student's Guide ed. edition (July 29, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 29, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1888 KB
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Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 56 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #266,575 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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- #78 in Historical Study & Teaching
- #100 in 90-Minute Education & Reference Short Reads

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Anybody Can Be A Historian!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 21, 2022

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This book is quite short, but gives readers an excellent introduction to the study of history. It is intended to be read by college students, but affords invaluable insights to readers of any age. This book begins by asking why students should study history, and goes on to give advice on how to go about studying history.

Here are a couple of takeaways that really impressed me:(

1. Anybody can be a historian. This line reminds me of the movie Ratatouille, of how Gustave told Remy, “Anybody can be a chef.” And this book is right—anybody can be a historian, provided one has the essential skills for studying and talking about history.

2. The key to becoming a historian is the ability to read, and the ability to reflect on what you’ve read. These are really simple skills, but if you’re willing to spend the time to read history books and then reflect carefully on what you’ve read, then you, too, can be a historian!

I myself have been a student of history for more than 40 years, and I found this book’s insights to be especially worthwhile. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about the study of history, whether you’re a college student or not.

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A Guide to Beckoning a Professional Historian

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Book Review Written February 1, 2020
A Student's Guide to the Study of History (ISI Guides to the Major Disciplines), By John Lukacs
Kindle Edition (53 Pages)

This is a brief information guide, specifically designed for persons beginning undergraduate studies that are interested in the history profession. it was created to serve as a disciple guide booklet, as part of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute’s (ISI) Student Self-Reliance Project, which is an integrated, sequential program of educational supplements designed to guide students in making key decisions that will enable them to acquire an appreciation of the accomplishments of Western civilization. It begins with a definition of history and details why knowledge of history is important. It continues by providing a overview of the genesis and development of the history profession. It i includes a brief history, from ancient times to the present, of important scholars and historians that contributed to the development and formation of the history profession which is quite interesting. Additionally, it details the study requirements necessary to obtain advanced degrees in the discipline, and it includes a summary of career opportunities available after graduation. While the information provided is interesting, the audience for this booklet is probably limited to people interested in becoming a professional historian.

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A Great introduction

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 12, 2021

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This Guide is the perfect introduction to college students who are considering their Major
The Beginnings of History
the Philosophy Of History
The value of History.
Recommended books on the periods of History
A short but honest Critique of History and Historians.
A short but precise rendering of the Subject

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 25, 2016

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This was an easy read which leads to a basic knowledge of the pursuit of learning what to seek out in the study of history.

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Very limited

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 22, 2019

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Like a “getting to know you” session for high school students. A cursory overview of some important historians, but few resources for further study.

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