Writing Contemporary History

R. Gildea

Writing Contemporary History brings together some of the world s most pre-eminent historians to discuss the core issues confronting students of contemporary history today. Tackling ten key questions of current historiographical debate, each chapter sets in parallel and in opposition the contributions of two scholars. Questions include: Does gender history have a futurea When does colonial history enda What is cultural history now abouta This volume takes to heart the central rationale of the Wri