| Author |
Suolahti, Gunnar, 1876-1933 |
| Title |
Henrik Gabriel Porthan historiantutkijana
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 23.2 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Henrik Gabriel Porthan historiantutkijana" by Gunnar Suolahti is a scholarly work written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the life and contributions of Henrik Gabriel Porthan, a notable Finnish historian, examining his methodologies, his influence on historical research in Finland, and his connections to broader European historiography. It delves into various aspects of historical study during Porthan's time, shedding light on the development of historiographical thought influenced by Enlightenment ideas. The opening of the text introduces the author’s intent to analyze historical research in its various facets, particularly in Europe during the 18th century, and how these influences shaped Porthan’s work. Suolahti outlines the evolution of historical criticism in France and its ripple effects across Europe. He sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Porthan’s academic journey, emphasizing his methods and early research while linking his contributions to broader trends in historiography such as the emergence of critical analysis and the role of national identity in historical writing. The text promises a thorough examination of Porthan as a key figure in Finnish historical scholarship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Porthan, Henrik Gabriel, 1739-1804
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
53090 |
| Release Date |
Sep 19, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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