Renan, Taine, Michelet: Les maîtres de l'histoire by Gabriel Monod

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Author Monod, Gabriel, 1844-1912
Title Renan, Taine, Michelet: Les maîtres de l'histoire
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Summary "Renan, Taine, Michelet: Les maîtres de l'histoire" by Gabriel Monod is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the lives and works of three key figures in French historiography: Ernest Renan, Hippolyte Taine, and Jules Michelet, analyzing their unique contributions to the field of history. The author presents a biographical exploration of each thinker, seeking to illustrate the relationships between their personal experiences and their professional legacies. At the start of the work, Monod introduces the overarching theme of studying the lives of these historical figures, highlighting their significance in shaping modern historical thought. He acknowledges the varying perspectives each scholar brings—Renan as a critical historian, Taine as a philosophical historian, and Michelet as a creative historian. Monod articulates his admiration for these individuals, setting the stage for a nuanced examination of their influence, as he aims to provide a balanced view that appreciates their strengths while subtly indicating their limitations. The opening establishes the intent to explore not just their theories, but their human experiences and the context from which their ideas emerged. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class CT: History: Biography
LoC Class DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Subject Renan, Ernest, 1823-1892
Subject Taine, Hippolyte, 1828-1893
Subject Michelet, Jules, 1798-1874
Subject Historians -- France
Category Text
EBook-No. 28200
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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