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This title was first published in 2000. Practised since the Middle Ages, it is only over the course of the last century that English local history attained professional status. This text explores the rich historiography of the subject by presenting essays which show how it has been defined, approached and practised at different stages of its development from the 16th century to the present day. Essays on individual historians - Camden, Thoroton, Hasted and Milner - stand side by side with others documenting general trends. the editor's concluding essay offers comparisons and contrasts between the concept and practice of local history in England with the developments in the USA.

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'... to be welcomed.' Local Population Studies

'... to be welcomed.' Local Population Studies 'This volume is to be welcomed'. I greatly enjoyed reading all the essyas and it is useful to have them together. [Local Population Studies] 'Interesting, perceptive and thought-provoking. A handy reference volume'. [Midland History] 'Thought-provoking historiography'. [Literature & History]

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R.C. Richardson

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