Analysing Historical Narratives: On Academic, Popular and Educational Framings of the Past

For all of the recent debates over the methods and theoretical underpinnings of the historical profession, scholars and laypeople alike still frequently think of history in terms of storytelling. Accordingly, historians and theorists have devoted much attention to how historical narratives work, illuminating the ways they can bind together events, shape an argument and lend support to ideology. From ancient Greece to modern—day bestsellers, the studies gathered here offer a wide—ranging ana...