Historical Biography Daniel Snowman asks whether historical biography can be considered a serious contribution to history and assesses the latest trends in the field. Daniel Snowman | Published in History Today Volume 64 Issue 11 November 2014 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Historiography Popular articles Christmas Before Charles Dickens The First Christmas Tree