History and Humour - British and American Perspectives (Paperback)
One tends to associate history with serious modes of presentation rather than with humorous ones. Yet Clio also smiles and laughs out loud: Comic renderings of historical events and figures have made a significant contribution to popular history since around 1800. This volume offers case studies on history and humour in Britain and the US from 1800 to the present, discussing various historical topics, actors and events from the Middle Ages to the recent past.
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One tends to associate history with serious modes of presentation rather than with humorous ones. Yet Clio also smiles and laughs out loud: Comic renderings of historical events and figures have made a significant contribution to popular history since around 1800. This volume offers case studies on history and humour in Britain and the US from 1800 to the present, discussing various historical topics, actors and events from the Middle Ages to the recent past.
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Imprint | Transcript Verlag |
Country of origin | Germany |
Series | History in Popular Cultures |
Release date | November 2013 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2013 |
Editors | Barbara Korte, Doris Lechner |
Dimensions | 226 x 150 x 2mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 222 |
ISBN-13 | 978-3-8376-2593-6 |
Barcode | 9783837625936 |
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LSN | 3-8376-2593-1 |
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