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Why do some historical works, such as those of Herodotus or Gibbon, capture the imaginations of readers across generations? This study explores the power of these so-called 'classics', investigating the construction and consolidation of historical genres while innovatively examining the historiographical canon.

What Is a Classic in History

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 2/22/2024
      ISBN13: 9781009469951, 978-1009469951
      ISBN10: 1009469959
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      Book Synopsis
      Why do some historical works, such as those of Herodotus or Gibbon, capture the imaginations of readers across generations? This study explores the power of these so-called 'classics', investigating the construction and consolidation of historical genres while innovatively examining the historiographical canon.

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