Writing Local History Today

Writing Local History Today
Author: Thomas A. Mason
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2013-10-11
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 075911904X

Writing Local History Today guides local historians through the process of researching, writing, and publishing their work. Mason & Calder present step-by-step advice to guide aspiring authors to a successful publication and focus not only on how to write well but also how to market and sell their work. Highlights include: Discussion of how to identify an audience for your writing project Tips for effective research and planning Sample documents, such as contracts and requests for proposals Discussion of how to use social media to leverage your publication Discussion of the benefits and drawbacks to self-publishing An essay by Gregory Britton, the editorial director of John Hopkins University Press, about financial pitfalls in publishing This guide is useful for first-time authors who need help with this sometimes daunting process, or for previously published historians who need a quick reference or timely tip.

On Doing Local History

On Doing Local History
Author: Carol Kammen
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2014-04-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 0759123713

For over thirty years, Carol Kammen’s On Doing Local History has been a valuable guide to professional and “amateur” historians alike. First published in 1986, revised in 2003, this book offers not only discussion of practical matters, but also a deeper reflection on local, public history, what it means, and why it is done. It is used in classrooms and found on the shelves of local historians across the U.S. The third edition features: Updates to chapters that focus on the current concerns and situation of local historians A new chapter on how the field of history cooperates with other arts A new chapter on writing a congregational history Updated references With the same passion (and now even more experience) that drove her to write the first edition, Kammen has brought her seminal work into today’s context for the next generation of local historians. The new edition ensures that this classic will continue to move anyone interested in public history towards a better understanding of why they do what they do and how it benefits their communities.

Interpretation of Historic Sites

Interpretation of Historic Sites
Author: William Thomas Alderson
Publisher: Rowman Altamira
Total Pages: 218
Release: 1996
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780761991625

Interpretation of Historic Sites offers essential knowledge on how to develop and conduct interpretive programs for every historic site, regardless of size or budget.

Reader's Guide to British History

Reader's Guide to British History
Author: D. M. Loades
Publisher: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers
Total Pages: 872
Release: 2003
Genre: History
ISBN:

"A masterful attempt to describe the historical secondary literature of the British Isles -- from prehistory to the present day -- the set is comprised of substantial essays of 1,000 to 3,000 words each on a wide array of subjects -- all written by pre-eminent scholars in language accessible to beginning students and advanced researchers. Each listed essay title is given a thorough annotation."--"The Top 20 Reference Titles of the Year," American Libraries, May 2004.

On Doing Local History

On Doing Local History
Author: Carol Kammen
Publisher: Rowman Altamira
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2003
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780759102538

Completely revised and updated edition of the guide for local historians.

World History through Case Studies

World History through Case Studies
Author: David Eaton
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2019-09-19
Genre: History
ISBN: 1350042625

This innovative textbook demystifies the subject of world history through a diverse range of case studies. Each chapter looks at an event, person, or place commonly included in comprehensive textbooks, from prehistory to the present and from across the globe – from the Kennewick Man to gladiators and modern-day soccer and globalization – and digs deeper, examining why historians disagree on the subject and why their debates remain relevant today. By taking the approach of 'unwrapping the textbook,' David Eaton reveals how historians think, making it clear that the past is not nearly as tidy as most textbooks suggest. Provocative questions like whether ancient Greece was shaped by contact with Egypt provide an entry point into how history professors may sharply disagree on even basic narratives, and how historical interpretations can be influenced by contemporary concerns. By illuminating these historiographical debates, and linking them to key skills required by historians, World History through Case Studies shows how the study of history is relevant to a new generation of students and teachers.

Understanding Documents for Genealogy and Local History

Understanding Documents for Genealogy and Local History
Author: Bruce Durie
Publisher: History Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780752464640

Once genealogists and local historians have learned everything they can from internet sources, the next step is reading and understanding older documents. The author details how to find and comprehend documents in England, Wales and Scotland from 1560 to 1860. These can be hard to find, are often written in challenging handwriting and use Latin, antiquated English or Scots.

A Primer for Local Historical Societies

A Primer for Local Historical Societies
Author: Laurence R. Pizer
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1991
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780942063127

This guide is essential reading for groups that rely on volunteer labor and a variety of fundraising activities. Discover practical information on organizing, financing, publicity, projects for limited budgets, oral history, site-marketing, and tours. The basic elements for the establishment of historical libraries, the preservation of buildings, restoration, museums, volunteers, and publishing are also covered. This volume is revised and expanded from the classic first edition by Dorothy Weyer Creigh.