The Historian's Toolbox

The Historian's Toolbox introduces students to the theory, craft, and methods of history and equips them with a series of tools to help them research and understand the past. Written in an engaging and entertaining style, and filled with fascinating examples, this best-selling "how to" book opens up an exciting world of historical research._x000D_ Two new chapters in this third edition expand the repertory of tools and techniques available to students entering the workshop of history. "New Tools: GIS and CSI" introduces new methods of investigation—borrowed from geography and forensics—that have enabled researchers to challenge long-standing interpretations based on incorrect assumptions about past events. "TMI: Too Much Information" reminds readers that "more and faster" access to information does not lead to "better" results unless the researcher is also steeped in the conventions of the historian's craft._x000D_ The Historian's Toolbox demonstrates the relevance and expanding possibilities of the study of history in our cacophonous information age. This updated edition will resonate with a new generation of readers.