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"All human beings are practicing historians," writes Gerda Lerner. "We live our lives; we tell our stories. It is as natural as breathing." It is as important a

Does history matter? Is it anything more than entertainment? And if so, what practical relevance does it have? In this fully revised second edition of a seminal

What is the purpose of studying history? How do we reflect on contemporary life from a historical perspective, and can such reflection help us better understand

Considering studying history at university? Wondering whether a history degree will get you a good job, and what you might earn? Want to know what it’s actual

Does it matter how Christians in other times and places thought? For many contemporary Christians, questions about the role and value of church history can be d