Prolegomena to History: The Relation of History to Literature, Philosophy and Science (1916)

Prolegomena to History by Frederick J. Teggart, published in 1916, is a scholarly work that examines the relationship between history, literature, philosophy, and science. The book serves as an introduction to the study of history and its various interconnected fields. Teggart argues that history is not just a record of past events, but also a reflection of the cultural, social, and intellectual context in which those events occurred. He explores the ways in which literature, philosophy, and science have influenced historical narratives and how historical events have shaped the development of these fields. The book also delves into the methods and theories used in historical research, including the importance of primary sources and the role of interpretation in constructing historical narratives. Overall, Prolegomena to History provides a comprehensive overview of the study of history and its interdisciplinary connections, making it an essential read for students and scholars of history, literature, philosophy, and science.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.