article before the word "history"

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article before the word "history"

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Hey guys,

as the title of my chapter, which of these options is correct?

A History of Detective Fiction
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The History of Detective Fiction
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or even without some article - just History of Detective Fiction

the same goes for the word "theory"

A Theory of Detective Fiction or THE or nothing ?
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Re: article before the word "history"

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As a title, I would say all three would be acceptable, but 'A History....' sounds best to my ear.
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