{"product_id":"the-use-and-abuse-of-history","title":"The Use and Abuse of History","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marc Ferro\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: Routledge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 416\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 21-08-2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguages\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780415285926\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUse and Abuse of History\u003c\/em\u003e by Marc Ferro is a thought-provoking exploration of how history is shaped and manipulated across different societies. In this revised edition, Ferro delves deeper into the ways history has been utilized or distorted to serve specific political or ideological agendas. By examining a variety of historical narratives—from the Zulu kingdoms to Communist China, and from India to the United States—the author reveals the diverse interpretations of history and how they reflect the societies that create them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerro challenges the reader to question the authenticity of historical accounts and to consider the role of education and media in shaping collective memory. Through this lens, he explores the importance of critical thinking in understanding history and warns against the dangers of historical distortion used to influence public opinion or manipulate social consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is indispensable for anyone interested in historiography, the politics of history, and the ways in which history shapes the present.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49948850815280,"sku":"Sarat_9780415285926","price":591.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/routledge-book-default-title-the-use-and-abuse-of-history-41314987180336.jpg?v=1775949842","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/the-use-and-abuse-of-history","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}