INTRODUCTION TO HISTORY - WIKTOR WERNER

Discover the fascinating world of writing historical works and using sources. Wiktor Werner's handbook is an indispensable tool for every student and history enthusiast. Learn the secrets of logical reasoning in historical arguments and soundly arguing theses.

• Complete guide to the propaedeutics of history
• Authored by a professor at the Institute of History of UAM
• Authorial lecture provoking reflection
• Discusses the most important issues of the subject
• Explains how to use historical sources
• Teaches how to soundly argue historical theses
• Presents the main concepts and theoretical concepts

Wiktor Werner, a professor at the Institute of History of the Adam Mickiewicz University, presents in this handbook the most important issues of the propaedeutics of history in an accessible and inspiring way. He discusses what historical studies are, what is the subject of historical research and what science is history. He thoroughly analyzes how to use historical sources, how to soundly argue theses and how to construct a historical narrative. He also emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinarity of sciences and presents the leading research areas of cultural anthropology, sociology and political science.

The handbook includes a discussion of the main concepts as well as theoretical and methodological concepts that are essential in the work of every historian. The author also describes the latest changes in academic didactics, including the growing importance of the Internet as a source of information and a research tool. The colorful and accessible lecture is enriched by numerous didactic facilities such as highlighting the most important issues, tips, conclusions and vivid anecdotes.

"Introduction to History" is not only a handbook, but also an inspiration to independent thinking and reflection on the past. This book is an excellent introduction to the fascinating world of history, both for students and for all lovers of historical knowledge. It also contains many practical tips on writing historical works and using sources, which makes it extremely useful in research practice.

The handbook was published by PWN in 2012 and has 238 pages. The format of the book is 205x148 mm, and the cover is paperback. It is the ideal read for anyone who wants to explore the secrets of a historian's workshop and learn about the most important issues related to history as a science.