Yet it also explains why history has been a source of sometimes bitter disputes. Can we ever know that a historical narrative is giving us a true account of what actually happened. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This book will interest historians of education for at least three reasons. The first book length study of romance novels to focus on issues of sexuality rather than gender, historical romance fiction moves the ongoing debate about the value and appeal of heterosexual. Provocative and fascinating, this book is an original and insightful examination of the ways in which history is and might be written. Kindle books kindle unlimited prime reading bestsellers kindle daily deal kindle monthly deals free kindle reading apps buy a kindle content and devices kindle support. The relationship between history and fiction has always been a controversial one. More than a book of theory, this innovative work is an asset to the undergraduate classroom and the research. How settlers in the australian colonies gained selfgovernment while indigenous people lost it. Explore books by ann curthoys with our selection at.
The relationship between history and fiction is a lively and troubled one. These authors argue that there exists a space between two forms of history. She has also edited special issues on this theme for the journal of colonialism and colonial history, and the australian journal of colonial history. In this important and timely book, john docker and ann curthoys trace the history of western historical writing, from the works of the classical greek historians herodotus and thucydides to the present day history wars that have polarised australian society. The relationship between history and fiction has always been a c. First, like the mainstream discipline, the history of education has suffered from an incursion of divergent ideologies. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Best alternate history novels and stories 610 books. Provocative and fascinating, this book is an original and.
In 20 she was awarded the annual history citation by the history council of nsw for her outstanding contributions as an historian to teaching, scholarship and the community. The question we address in our book is more limited. Ann curthoys commitment to aboriginal rights was developed on the freedom ride and has stayed with her ever since. In this important and timely book, john docker and ann curthoys trace. Ann curthoys researches and supervises graduate students in australian history, set in a broad transnational and imperial history frame. A global history of modern historiography this book provides a global analysis of the history of modern historiography. It traces history s doubleness and divided nature, beginning with its. Provocative and fascinating, this book is an original and insightful examination of the ways in which history is and might bewritten. Historians insist that what they write is not fiction, as it must retain a fidelity to the available historical sources, those residues from the past we have inherited in the form of documents, images. Ann curthoys is an arc professorial fellow in the history department at the university of sydney. She has written on many aspects of australian history, including aboriginal policy, immigration, feminism, journalism, television, and the cold war.
Historians insist that what they write is not fiction, as it must retain a fidelity to the available historical sources, those residues from the past we have inherited in the form of documents, images, memories, stories, rituals, material objects, landscapes, and recorded sounds. The history teachers association of nsw the history. The boundaries of history and fiction sage research methods. The book examines the twosided face of history, on one, a series of written records indicating hard evidence of events or phenomena, and on the other, a collection of stories, myths, legends, and denials that oftentimes create an alternative interpretation of events long. Search the catalogue for collection items held by the national library of australia. She has written on a wide variety of topics in australian history, including indigenous history, chinese immigration, women and work, television and journalism.
Writing with john docker, curthoys published is history fiction. Drawn from decades of experience, this is a concise and highly practical guide to writing history. Type book authors ann curthoys, john docker date 2006 publisher university of new south wales press pub place sydney isbn10 0868407348 ebook. While the content is not quite as controversial as its title suggests, is history fiction. Is history fiction 2nd edition by ann curthoys, john docker. I also believe reading historical fiction provides us with a deeper understanding of our past. Yet in asking if history is fiction, we are also seeking to.
A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. We hope this book will be useful for people wanting to offer similar courses, whether at universities or in community colleges of various kinds. The authors conclude by stating that historians cannot objectively obtain the truth about history curthoys and docker 330. The following works consider the theory of writing, or explore literary devices and strategies which are used in historical writing. In this second edition, curthoys and docker bring their history of history up to the present in their study. The university of sydney ann curthoys history as a. Second edition large type large print edition by curthoys, ann isbn. She writes about many aspects of australian history, including aboriginaleuropean relations, chinese in colonial australia, media history, transnational history, feminism, and genocide, as well as about the theory and practice of historical writing. Provocative and fascinating, this book is an original and insightful examination of the ways in which history is, and might be, written. It traces historys doubleness and divided nature, beginning with its. Ann curthoys and john docker unsw press sydney 2006. She is writing with jessie mitchell a book from this project, provisionally titled taking liberty.
Derrida supported the strict evaluation of various texts to verify the existence of a historical event. John docker and i discuss its early manifestations in our book, is history fiction. I believe historical fiction is a stepping stone to history, for the historical events recounted in a novel can, and do, lead readers to discover the truth behind the fiction. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Curthoys and docker question the validity and truth of history by identifying the doubleness of history.
An erudite, engaging and accessible book on the nature of historical thinking and writing. In a wonderful journey that starts with the classical greeks and travels through the centuries to more recent forms of history that are framed by marxism. Ranke was one of those who introduced the idea of scientific. Is history fiction 2nd edition by ann curthoys, john. Ann curthoys has 26 books on goodreads with 780 ratings. Provocative and fascinating, this book is an original and insightful examination of the ways in which history is. The title of this listopia says best alternate history novels and stories, yet oryx and crake, the year of the flood, the handmaids tale and 1984, which was written in 1949, are all set in the future due to this, and as earlier comments agree with me, ive removed these titles from this list.
The first booklength study of romance novels to focus on issues of sexuality rather than gender, historical romance fiction moves the ongoing debate about the value and appeal of heterosexual. Books by ann curthoys author of is history fiction. Ann curthoys is manning clark professor of history at the australian national university. Provocative and fascinating, this book is an original and insightful examination of the ways in. Yet in asking if history is fiction, we are also seeking to explore carrs question, what is history. Aimed at all kinds of people who write history academic historians, public historians, professional historians, family historians and students of all levels the book includes a wide range of examples from many genres and styles. Provocative and fascinating, this book is an original and insightful examination of the ways in which history isand might bewritten.