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Review: How to Write History that People Want to Read by Ann Curthoys & Ann McGrath
How to Write History that People Want to Read is one of those enjoyable, professional books that does exactly what its title promises. In this instance, Ann Curthoys and Ann McGrath cover the things you should consider when writing history–from research in far flung places to dealing with criticism. They offer sensible advice on structure…
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Interesting blogs
Have you noticed how once you know something, know it to the point that it’s comfortably part of your everyday life, you tend to think everyone shares your knowledge? Or is this just my quirky mind? Anyway, I have a handful of blogs that routinely offer me interesting info and which I really shouldn’t assume…
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Women’s History Network
Call me slow, but I’ve only just discovered the Women’s History Network blog. October is Black History Month. I’m Australian and born in the ‘seventies, but I’m completely intrigued by the post on Career Novels in the 1950s. I read a number of these as a kid and thoroughly enjoyed them.