Methods of historical research (2008/2009)

Learning outcomes

To improve the approach to past and present history through the study of the instruments and of the methods of historical research, and through analysis of the very interesting figure of the historian Benedetto Bacchini (1651-1721).

Bibliography. Required reading:

16)E. LANZA – P. GOLINELLI, Elementi essenziali di archivistica, Bologna, Pàtron, 2003.
17)P. GOLINELLI, Benedetto Bacchini: l’uomo, lo storico, il maestro, Firenze, Olschki, 2003.

Students who don’t attend lessons must chose 1 (one) book from the following:
-M. BLOCH, Apologia della storia, Torino, Einaudi (varie edizioni).
-H. I. MARROU, La conoscenza storica, Bologna, Il Mulino, 1988.
-J. TOPOLSKI, Metodologia della ricerca storica, Bologna, Il Mulino, 1975.
-P. BEVILACQUA, Sull’utilità della storia, Milano, Donzelli, 2001.

A visit to an archive is required.

Oral Exam.