History students read a lot. They read primary sources. They read
specialized articles and monographs. They sometimes read popular
histories. And they read textbooks. Yet students are beginners, and as
beginners they need to learn the differences among various kinds of
readings - their natures, their challenges, and the unique expectations
one needs to bring to each of them.
Reading History is a practical guide to help students read better.
Uniquely designed with the author's engaging explanations in the
margins, the book describes primary sources across various genres,
including documents of practice, treatises, and literary works, as well
as secondary sources such as textbooks, articles, and monographs. An
appendix contains tips and questions for reading primary or secondary
sources.
Full of practical advice and hands-on training that allows students to
be successful, Reading History will cultivate a wider appreciation for
the discipline of history.