Description
1970 third printing. Paperback cover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks and stains, and bending. Spine has significant reading creases and wear. Pages have some marks but largely are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-loved copy of Oscar Handlin’s “The Historian and the City” bears the traces of many thoughtful readings. Handlin, a renowned historian and Harvard professor, explores the complex relationship between cities and their chroniclers in this seminal work. Published in 1963, it challenged traditional historical narratives by examining how urban environments shape the perspectives and biases of those who document them. Handlin’s insights remain highly relevant today as cities continue to evolve and historians grapple with new perspectives on the past. This third printing from 1970 offers collectors a chance to own an influential text that sparked debates about the role of the historian and the impact of urban spaces on the recording of history. Despite its well-worn appearance, this copy invites readers to immerse themselves in Handlin’s thought-provoking analysis and consider the enduring legacy of this groundbreaking work.
