Clio Among the Muses: Essays on History and the Humanities

"A learned, lively, and witty review of the history of historical writing... A deeply insightful analysis of the never-ending challenge that historians face in getting their story right." - Richard R. Beeman, John Welsh Centennial Professor of History Emeritus, University of Pennsylvania

"I cannot imagine a reader of this book who will not learn from it and be provoked to a new level of thoughtfulness by it." - Michael Zuckerman, University of Pennsylvania

"Students and general readers will find no more engaging guide to the value and distinctiveness of what historians do." - Daniel K. Richter, University of Pennsylvania

"A wise, accessible book for the reader who wants to know why he likes History so much." - Stanley N. Katz, Princeton University