Using Computers in History

Reviews / Votes

'Routledge have published a wizard guide, beautifully produced, with a wealth of illustrations (over 120 figures and 20 tables)... leader of the pack - by several lengths.' - - Gilbert Pleuger, New Perspective

'This book is essential reading for anyone about to study history at university, since nearly all courses now include an element of computing. Basically, what it does is to explain, very clearly, how to use spreadsheets and databases for historical analysis. It provides a series of exercises to develop your understanding, and the data needed to carry them out. The best thing is it assumes very little knowledge of computers to begin with - terms and techniques are explained throughout ... An extremely worthwhile book which will repay careful study by teachers and pupils alike.' - History Review

'This is a history text, not just a computing text with token history. Just as spreadsheets and databases requires historians to think carefully about sources, using word processors affords an opportunity to think about how historians write and to teach history students to think about the writing of history' - Times Higher Education Supplement

'A well-informed guide to using computers in history.' - History Teaching Review (SATH)