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Dead Certainties: Unwarranted Speculations.
by Simon Schama
- Used
- Very Good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 1847087329
- ISBN 13
- 9781847087324
- Seller
-
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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About This Item
Granta., 2013. Softcover. Very Good. Dead Certainties: Unwarranted Speculations" is an intriguing exploration of historical interpretation and the elusive nature of truth. This thought-provoking book challenges traditional notions of historical certainty by examining two historical mysteries—the murder of George Parkman in 19th-century Boston and the fate of British explorer Sir John Franklin's ill-fated Arctic expedition. Through a blend of factual accounts, fictionalized narratives, and philosophical reflections, the author delves into the complexities of historical interpretation and the fallibility of our understanding. "Dead Certainties" invites readers to question the assumptions and narratives that shape our understanding of the past and challenges the notion of absolute historical truth. Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.
Synopsis
Simon Schama is the prize-winning author of seven acclaimed books. An art critic and essayist for The New Yorker , he also writes and presents documentaries for BBC television. He is University Professor of Art History and History at Columbia University and lives outside New York City.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Quixotic Books
(AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- QB00661
- Title
- Dead Certainties: Unwarranted Speculations.
- Author
- Simon Schama
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 1847087329
- ISBN 13
- 9781847087324
- Publisher
- Granta.
- Date Published
- 2013
- Keywords
- Historical non-fiction, Speculative history, Investigation, Mystery, Historical events, Conjectures, Alternate interpretations, Intrigue, Historical figures.
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About the Seller
Quixotic Books
Biblio member since 2023
Launceston, Tasmania
About Quixotic Books
Quixotic Books is an independent bookstore in Launceston (Tasmania). We specialize in titles difficult to find offered in Australia, with an emphasis on history. We also offer a Book Finder Service, where we track down books you cannot find.
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