An introduction to views of the nature, origins, limits and purpose of historical knowledge since the beginning of the nineteenth century. Topics explored include: changing understandings of subject matter and evidence, empiricism, objectivity and truth, biography, Marxism, gender, postcolonialism, postmodernism, and universal histories. -- Course Website
Instructor: Modern history staff
Prerequisites: (12cp in MHIS or AHST or POL units at 300 level) or admission to MA in (History or Modern History) or PGDipArts in Modern History or PGCertArts in Modern History