Essaying the Past: How to Read, Write and Think About History

The second edition of Essaying the Past features a variety of updates and enhancements to further its standing as an indispensible resource to all aspects of researching and writing historical essays. * Includes expert advice on writing about history, conducting good research, and learning how to think analytically * Includes a new chapter addressing common situations that represent steps in the transition from a rough first draft to a final version * Covers important topics such as framing questions, developing a strong introduction and topic sentences, choosing good evidence, and the crucial role of revision * Includes an annotated case study that takes the reader through one student s process of writing an essay, illustrating how strategies in the text can be successfully implemented * New edition features updates to cultural references, a newly written preface, and reorganized table of contents