Historiography is essentially the study of how history has been and is written.It’s not about the events themselves, but rather about how historians have interpreted and presented those events over time.
- Examining historical interpretations: Historiography analyzes different historians’ perspectives on a particular topic or time period.
- Identifying trends and schools of thought:It looks for patterns in how history has been written, such as different historical schools or methodologies. 1. u.edu
- Evaluating sources and methods: Historiography assesses the types of evidence used by historians and the approaches they took.
- Understanding the context of historical writing: It considers the social, political, and cultural factors that influenced historians’ work. 1. Historiography – Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
In essence, historiography helps us understand how our understanding of the past has evolved and how different factors shape historical narratives.
1. Thoughts on the Evolution of Our Understanding of History | The New York Public Library
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