Letters On the Study and Use of History; Volume 2 - St Bolingbroke, Viscount Henry John
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Letters on the Study and Use of History is a set of essays on the theory and practice of history writing, addressed to the young people of his acquaintance by the British philosopher and statesman Henry St. John, Viscount Bolingbroke. The letters offer a critical assessment of the historical method and argue for a more empirical and scientific approach to the study of the past. The author emphasizes the practical utility of history as a guide to human conduct, and advocates for a more engaged and activist role for the historian in public affairs. This work has been selected by scholars as…mehr

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Letters on the Study and Use of History is a set of essays on the theory and practice of history writing, addressed to the young people of his acquaintance by the British philosopher and statesman Henry St. John, Viscount Bolingbroke. The letters offer a critical assessment of the historical method and argue for a more empirical and scientific approach to the study of the past. The author emphasizes the practical utility of history as a guide to human conduct, and advocates for a more engaged and activist role for the historian in public affairs. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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