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Rhetoric and the Writing of History, 400–1500
Matthew Kempshall
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Paperback. Rhetoric and the writing of history provides an analytical overview of the vast range of historiography which was produced in western Europe between c.400 and c.1500 and argues that its sophistication and complexity provides a much-needed perspective on more modern debates over the relationship between history and literary theory. Series: Historical Approaches. Num Pages: 640 pages. BIC Classification: HBAH; HBLC1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 140 x 216 x 32. Weight in Grams: 822.
This book provides an analytical overview of the vast range of historiography which was produced in western Europe over a thousand-year period between c.400 and c.1500. Concentrating on the general principles of classical rhetoric central to the language of this writing, alongside the more familiar traditions of ancient history, biblical exegesis and patristic theology, this survey introduces the conceptual sophistication and semantic rigour with which medieval authors could approach their narratives of past and present events, and the diversity of ends to which this history could then be put. By providing a close reading of some of the historians who ... Read more
This book provides an analytical overview of the vast range of historiography which was produced in western Europe over a thousand-year period between c.400 and c.1500. Concentrating on the general principles of classical rhetoric central to the language of this writing, alongside the more familiar traditions of ancient history, biblical exegesis and patristic theology, this survey introduces the conceptual sophistication and semantic rigour with which medieval authors could approach their narratives of past and present events, and the diversity of ends to which this history could then be put. By providing a close reading of some of the historians who ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Number of pages
640
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
Historical Approaches
Condition
New
Number of Pages
640
Place of Publication
Manchester, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780719070310
SKU
V9780719070310
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About Matthew Kempshall
Matthew Kempshall is Fellow and Tutor in History at Wadham College, University of Oxford. -- .
Reviews for Rhetoric and the Writing of History, 400–1500
A dense, meticulously researched "handbook" that is designed to guide students through the methodological thickets connecting medieval historiography and rhetoric. S. Morillo, Wabash College, CHOICE, 01/04/2012 This is a very substantial work of scholarship, by an author who is absolutely on top of his material despite its bulk, and of the vast historiography on it, and who also offers ... Read more