Introduction aux études historiques

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Langlois, Charles Victor, 1863-1929

Contributor:

Seignobos, Charles, 1854-1942

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Introduction aux études historiques" by Ch.-V. Langlois and Ch. Seignobos is a scholarly work written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a guide to the methodology of historical studies, emphasizing the processes and conditions necessary for effective historical inquiry. It aims to clarify the importance of critical examination and logical reasoning in the pursuit of historical knowledge. At the start of the text, the authors outline their intention to provide a practical introduction to historical studies, distinct from previous works that either summarize universal history or philosophize about historical processes. They emphasize the central role of documents in constructing historical narratives, and they introduce the concept of "heuristics," the systematic search for and critical treatment of primary sources. This introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the techniques and principles that underpin the discipline of history, making it accessible to novices while still relevant for seasoned scholars. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Laurent Vogel (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-12-04