Everyday Political Objects: From the Middle Ages to the Contemporary World

The book "Things and the History of Politics" explores how everyday objects played a role in politics and offers examples from various countries to demonstrate how historians can use objects to understand political history. It shows how incorporating objects into methodology can lead to new approaches to understanding political institutions and the social history of politics.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 300 pages
\n Publication date: 11 June 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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The chapters present a diverse range of examples from various countries, including France, the Congo, Burkina Faso, Romania, and Britain, providing students and scholars with a wealth of insights to draw from. By examining the role of everyday objects in politics, the book expands our understanding of political institutions and the social history of politics.

Each chapter demonstrates how historians have shifted their approach to politics by incorporating objects into their methodology, offering a framework for developing new approaches to understanding political history. Through this, students gain valuable skills in utilizing material sources and understanding how they can enrich our understanding of the past.

By exploring these chapters, readers gain a deeper appreciation for the multifaceted nature of politics and the significance of materiality in shaping historical events and narratives.

\n Weight: 530g\n
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 28 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367706609\n \n