FACULTY OF ARTS HANDBOOK ( b ) Prescribed textbooks:
•Whitelock, Dorothy—English Historical Documents,
vol.
L (О.U.P.)This is a very expensive book. A reasonably adequate substitute would be provided by the three following:
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. ( Everyman. ) Anglo-Saxon Poetry. (Everyman.) Bede—Ecclesiastical History. (Everyman.) (c) Recommended for reference:
Blair, P. Hunter—An Introduction to Anglo-Saxon Engknd. (C.U.P.)
Collingwood, R. G., and Myers, J. N. L.—Roman Britain and the English Settle-
meпΡts. (Oxford History of England, vol. I, O.U.P.)
Stenton, Sir Frank—Anglo-Saxon England. (Oxford History of England, vol. II, O.U.Р.)
Hodgkin, R. H.—History of the Anglo-Saxons. (3rd ed., 2 vols., O.U.P.) Further reading in this subject will be suggested as occasion arises.
4. Pico della Mirandola, G.—De homiпis dignitate Oratio, translated in The Renaissance Philosophy of Man, cited above, pp. 223-254.
5. (a) Machiavelli, Niece16—Il Principe and Discorsi sopra la prima deca di Tito Livia: convenient English editions are in the Modern Library volume, The Prince and the Discourses, introd. Max Lerner.
(b) Machiavelli, NiccoЊ-7storie Fiorentine: a convenient English Edition is that published in the Harper Torchbook series.
Essays will be set focused on one or more of these texts.
General reading lists will be distributed in tutorial classes.
ITALIAN
Some knowledge of the Italian language would be of great assistance to students of General History part L It is suggested that students might like to attend the Summer School organized by the department of Italian in the long vacation, beginning in February.
113. GENERAL HISTORY PART II.
A course of lectures and tutorials, approximately three hours per week, throughout the year. Essay work will be required. ..
SYLLABUS
A study of aspects of British society during the eighteenth, nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The course is not intended to provide a formal general history of Britain in the period, and a selection of topics for close study will be made each year. The aims are:
(a) To examine the social and political structure of England in the mid- eighteenth century, and the nature of political controversy in the later eighteenth century;
(b) to examine the experience of the first nation of the world to undergo transition to an "industry state", and the issues of social justice that were raised by that process;
(c) generally to examine aspects of a society whose ideas and institutions came to be of central importance in Western civilization during the nineteenth century.
Special emphasis will be given from time to time to a selection from such topics
as
the following: (a) the distribution of political power in the eighteenth century;(b) debate on the nature of political society; (c) urban society and the growth of political democracy; (d) literature and society; (e) Victorian doubt and Victorian confidence; (f) old and new imperialism; (g) working-class movements; (h ) Liberal- 15111 and Conservatism; (i) social problems in the twentieth century.
BOOKS
(a) Recommended for preliminary reading:
There is a wide selection of paper-bound books relating to aspects of British society in the relevant period. Among Pelican editions the following are specially recommended:
Plumb, J.
H.-Eп glaпd
in the 18th Century.George, D.—England in Transition.
Faber, G.-Oxford Apostles.
Butler,
S.-Erewhon.
Williams, R.
—
Culture and Society.Among other editions:
Trevelyan, G. M.—History of England, principally in the Nineteenth Century.
Young, G.
1.—Portrait
of an Age. (Oxford.)Irvine,
W. =Apes,
Angels and Victorians.(Mendiai')
(b) Prescribed textbooks: .*Ashton, T. S.—The Industrial Revolution. ( H.U.L. )
*Young, G. M.-Portrait of an Age. ( O.U.P. )
1i11, J. S.—On Liberty. ( Everyman and other ed.) ) .
*Briggs, Asa—The Age of Improvement. (Longrnans. .
*Ensor, R. C. K.-England, 1870-1914. (Oxford.) 111
FACULTY OF ARTS HANDBOOK Watson, S.—Тhe Reign of George III, 1760-1815. (O.U.P.).
Woodward, E. L.—The Age of Reform. (Oxford.)
Kitson Clark, G.—The Making of Victorian England. (Methuen, 1982.) (c) Reference books:
Lists will be issued during the year.
114. GENERAL НISTORY PART III Students taking this subject may choose one of the following:
A. Modern European History.
B. Australian History.
C. Medieval European History.
A. MODERN EunoPEAN 11sTo1Y
A course of tutorial classes each week throughout the year, together with occasional lectures, a total of not more than three hours per week.
Students taking this subject are required to attend lectures in Modem History B.
SYLLABUS
A study of European History from 1815 to the early twentieth century, with special reference to France, Germany and Russia.
BOOKS
(a) Prescribed for preliminary reading:
Artz, E. B.—Reaction and Revolution. (Harper.) (b) Recommended for reference:
Full reading guides will be distributed at the beginning of the year. See the book list of the subject Modern History B for works in paperback editions which students should consider buying.
B. AusTRAтΡ IAN HIsToRY
The lectures in Australian History as for the ordinary degree, together with a weekly tutorial class throughout the year. An essay and written class papers will be required.
SYLLABUS
A general survey of Australian history along the lines set down for the pass subject, Australian History. In addition the class will undertake a detailed study, including documentary work, of selected periods or topics within the general field.
BOOKS
As for Australian History.
C.
MEDIEVАL EUROPEAN HIsTORyA course of lectures and class discussions, not more than three hours per week.
SYLLАВUs
Two or three subjects which can be studied mainly from original sources and which arise from histo of Europe from the Investitures Contest to the Hundred Years War (1075-1339 will be studied: for example, reform movements in the Church, the Renaissance of the twelfth century, the Papacy under Innoćent III, Italy in the age of Dante. General knowledge of the period is also required.
BOOKS
Preliminary reading:
Southern, R.—The Making of the Middle Ages. (Arrow Books.)
A reading list of prescribed original sources and secondary works will )•
available at the History office before the long vacation.
115. GENERAL HISTORY PART IV
A seminar each week throughout the year. Students may be required to atten' any lectures in General History part IV or other lectures given in the school bearing on the subject matter of the particular choice made by them from the subjects set out below.
SYLLABUS
One of the following:
(a) British History.
(b) Australian History.
( c) Medieval European History.
(d) Modern European History.
(e) American History.
(f ) Pacific Pre-History.
( g) Oriental History.
Teaching will be provided in some or all of these subjects according to the demand and the available staff. The student's choice of subject must be approved by the professor in charge of the department of History. The subjects to be available in the following year will be announced to Third Year students in their third teen and they will be required to choose one of them before the close of their Third Year.
Work in General History part IV will take the form mainly of guided individual study accompanied by a discussion class. Descriptions of the available subjects and reading guides will be distributed to Third Year students.
116. THEORY AND METHOD OF HISTORY
A weekly discussion between members of the staff and honour students during the Third and Fourth Years. Theory and Method of History is designed to encourage reflection on the assumptions, the methods and the conclusions of historical study.
Students will be given an introduction to those branches of logic most relevant to the study of History, with special attention to the problems of ascertainment, explanation and interpretation. The programme may include an examination of some important Philosophies of History, and of the relationship of History to other disciplines. Some attempt will be made to assess the influence of theories about History on the practice of various historians.
An introduction to the relevant topics will be given in discussion in the Third Year, on which a general paper will be set in part I of the final examination.
Reading guides will be given to students during the Third and Fourth Years.
BOOKS
Fourth Year. Recommended for preliminary reading:
Bloch, M.—The Historian's Craft. ( Manchester Univ. Press.)
Walsh, W. H.—An Introduction to Philosophy of History. ( Hutchinsonś Univ.
Library.)
*Cоllingwood, R. G.—The Idea of History. ( І.U.Р )
Stern, F,—The Varieties of History. ( Meridian Books.) Gardiner, P.—The Nature of Historical Explanation. (O.U.P.) Dray,
W.-Laws
and Explanation in History. (О.U.Р.)MASTER OF ARTS B. SCHOOL OF HISTORY
Candidates will, under supervision, prepare a thesis on an approved subject. The length of the thesis must not exceed. 50,000 words, excluding footnotes, bibliographies, and appendices which are transcriptions of relevant documents. Unless special exemption is granted by the professor in charge of the department of History, they will attend a research seminar throughout the year. They may be directed to take any subject or attend any lectures bearing on their work and will be required to write.
regular reports on the progress of their research.
Prospective candidates for the M.A. in the school of History should in all cases consult the department of History before beginning work for the purpose.
An entry form for examination for higher degrees must be submitted to the Registrar.
Three copies of each thesis (quarto, typewritten, double-spaced) should be submitted, one of which will be deposited in the University Library. The attention of candidates is drawn to the recommendations of the Professorial Board on the format of theses (regulation 4.8 in the University CaleØr).