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Written in History: Letters that Changed the World.
- Source :
- Teaching History (0040-0602); Jun2024, Vol. 58 Issue 2, p79-79, 1p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- "Written in History: Letters that Changed the World" by Simon Sebag Montefiore is a collection of over one hundred letters from famous historical figures, ranging from Ramses the Great to Leonard Cohen. The letters are categorized into four types: public letters, private letters not intended for public consumption, political and personal letters, and intensely personal and intimate letters. The book covers a five-hundred-year period thematically, exploring topics such as Love, War, Courage, Power, Downfall, and Goodbyes. While the book is well-researched and accessible, it is important to note that the author occasionally reflects his Western bias in his commentary. Overall, "Written in History" is a captivating read that provides readers with an intimate view of historical luminaries and serves as a versatile sourcebook for teachers and history enthusiasts. [Extracted from the article]
- Subjects :
- HISTORIOGRAPHY
LETTER writing
HISTORY education
HISTORY teachers
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00400602
- Volume :
- 58
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Teaching History (0040-0602)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 178172015