Hello! Long-time lurker here. In the Fall of 2022 I will be entering into grad school on my way to becoming a history professor. That being said, I would like to ask this sub for book recommendations. Specifically, what books would you say are: essential in understanding and implementing historical methodology (of a singular kind or multiple); and, what history books (throughout all time) do you consider to be the seminal works in the field that have had great influence on the study and evolution of history as a subject and pursuit; and, what extramural fields/studies have you incorporated with history that give you a greater appreciation for both subjects and help you to expand on history in general?

For those who take the time to respond, I thank you in advance, sincerely!

(Feel free to respond to all three questions or one or two of them)