Making History: The Storytellers Who Shaped the Past [Hardcover] Cohen, Richard

Description: Making History: The Storytellers Who Shaped the Past [Hardcover] Cohen, Richard Product Overview Format: Hardcover A “supremely entertaining” (The New Yorker) exploration of who gets to record the world’s history—from Julius Caesar to William Shakespeare to Ken Burns—and how their biases influence our understanding about the past. There are many stories we can spin about previous ages, but which accounts get told? And by whom? Is there even such a thing as “objective” history? In this “witty, wise, and elegant” (The Spectator), book, Richard Cohen reveals how professional historians and other equally significant witnesses, such as the writers of the Bible, novelists, and political propagandists, influence what becomes the accepted record. Cohen argues, for example, that some historians are practitioners of “Bad History” and twist reality to glorify themselves or their country. “Scholarly, lively, quotable, up-to-date, and fun” (Hilary Mantel, author of the bestselling Thomas Cromwell trilogy), Making History investigates the published works and private utterances of our greatest chroniclers to discover the agendas that informed their—and our—views of the world. From the origins of history writing, when such an activity itself seemed revolutionary, through to television and the digital age, Cohen brings captivating figures to vivid light, from Thucydides and Tacitus to Voltaire and Gibbon, Winston Churchill and Henry Louis Gates. Rich in complex truths and surprising anecdotes, the result is a revealing exploration of both the aims and art of history-making, one that will lead us to rethink how we learn about our past and about ourselves. Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster (April 19, 2022) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 784 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1982195789 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 86 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.53 ounces Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.13 x 1.5 x 9.13 inches Best Sellers Rank: #83,140 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #32 in Historiography (Books) #195 in History of Civilization & Culture #984 in Historical Biographies (Books) #32 in Historiography (Books) Quality Products Have peace of mind knowing that your order will arrive original factory sealed packaging. That means that you'll have the full force of the manufacturer's warranty to protect your purchase. Fast Shipping You're already purchasing the item. Why pay a lot for your shipping? We get your order shipped out and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Commitment We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. That means having access to real people that get your questions and concerns answered quickly. Give us a shot and we will make sure that you will look to us again!

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