Modern European History
Historiography
Blackwell Dictionary of Historians, edited by John Cannon.
(Oxford: Basil Blackwell, 1988). *R-AB 88-4957. This biographical
dictionary summarizes the life, work and reputation of approximately 450
historians, including for each a list of major publications and a few references
for further reading. Also included is a sprinkling of entries on historical
terms as well as historiographical surveys limited to "those countries
and regions with which our readers may be less familiar," e.g. non-Western
areas.
Kinnell, Susan K. Historiography: an annotated bibliography of journal
articles, books and dissertations. (Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO,
1987). 2 vol. *RS-BAM 91-7349. This set consists of over 8,000 citations
drawn from the America: History and Life and Historical
Abstracts databases, from 1970 through 1985. Entries are primarily
journal articles, with short sections devoted to books and dissertations.
Volume 1 covers topics in historiography and methodology; social, political,
economic, and intellectual history; individual historians and schools of
historiography. Volume 2 is arranged by country/region. Entries are in many
languages; however, all abstracts are in English.
Ritter, Harry. Dictionary of Concepts in History. (Westport,
CT: Greenwood Press, 1986). *R-BAB. A very useful work for the beginning
graduate student or anyone seeking an introduction to historical terminology
and historiography. Detailed entries discuss the use of specific terms such
as "event" and "process" as well as broader concepts
("civilization," "objectivity") and historical movements
including New History, social history and intellectual history. Includes
bibliographies.
Study of History: A Bibliographical Guide, compiled by R.C.
Richardson. (Manchester, England: Manchester University Press, 1988). JFE
88-7835. An introductory list of references to books and articles on
historiography, designed for students at British universities. Covers Western
history from antiquity through the twentieth century, emphasizing British
history and historians. Includes sections on individual historians, social
history, women's history, Marxist history, psychohistory and economic history.
Some brief annotations.
