Examines how the idea of history has evolved from the time of Herodotus to the twentieth century, and offers the author's own view of what history is. This edition provides an introduction which discusses how scholars have responded to his classic over the years.

This, the best-known work of the great Oxford philosopher, historian, and archaeologist examines how the idea of history has evolved from the time of Herodotus to the 20th century. Prepared from newly-available manuscripts, this edition offers Collingwood's most important lectures on the philosopy of history.

'Welcome reprint of the classic lectures delivered by an Oxford philosopher-historian 60 years ago. A most influential book.'