What Does History Teach? Two Edinburgh Lectures (1886)

""What Does History Teach? Two Edinburgh Lectures"" is a book written by John Stuart Blackie and originally published in 1886. The book contains two lectures delivered by the author at the University of Edinburgh, in which he explores the importance and relevance of studying history. In the first lecture, Blackie argues that history is not just a collection of facts and dates, but rather a means of understanding the human experience and the progress of civilization. He emphasizes the importance of studying history in order to learn from the mistakes and successes of our ancestors and to gain a deeper understanding of our own society and culture.The second lecture focuses on the role of the individual in history. Blackie argues that history is not just the story of great men and women, but also the story of ordinary people who have contributed to the progress of society. He discusses the importance of individual agency and the power of ideas in shaping history.Overall, ""What Does History Teach? Two Edinburgh Lectures"" is a thought-provoking exploration of the significance of history and its relevance to our lives today. It is a valuable read for anyone interested in the study of history and its impact on society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.