Author Description
With selections drawn from both constitutional and cultural history, this book invites students to examine evidence as historians do. Documents are arranged in a straightforward chronological order, allowing instructors to develop their own thematic emphasis and orientation. Introductions give students the essential information they need to understand the documents.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the evolution of British constitutional and cultural history through the direct analysis of primary source documents. Authors Brian L. Blakely and Jacquelin Collins provide a structured pedagogical framework designed to teach students how to interpret historical evidence. By organizing materials chronologically, the text allows for flexible thematic instruction while providing necessary contextual introductions for each document.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Primary source documents spanning British history from early times to 1714
- Contextual introductions for each document to aid student comprehension
- A chronological arrangement of historical evidence
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide a comprehensive narrative history, focusing instead on source material
- The coverage is limited to the period ending in 1714
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Instructors frequently utilize this text as a foundational resource for undergraduate history courses requiring direct engagement with primary sources. The prose is noted for its accessibility, serving as a practical tool for students learning to synthesize historical evidence.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
1993-01-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
ISBN-10:
007005701X
ISBN-13:
9780070057012
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