Category Archives: Why History?

Why History? (6: Truth)

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

The last entry in this serious will explore one of the deeper and more important uses of history. “History is written by the victor” is an oft-used maxim. It is opposition to this, that true history must find its way. … Continue reading →

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Why History? (5: Money)

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

Probably one of the stranger reasons to study history. The title does not refer to earning money, though history does, despite what some may say, offer opportunity for that. No, I mean in a different way. You should study history … Continue reading →

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Why History? (4: Talent)

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

The question that has been posed at me – “Why did you study history?” – is often said with a varying degree of (good-natured) scorn evident. This is from people who study subjects considered, by the majority within the academic … Continue reading →

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Why History? (3: Stories)

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

History is a vast repository of human experience and knowledge. But in so doing, it is also a vast repository of something else. You should study history because of its stories. No other discipline can claim to be as much … Continue reading →

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Why History? (2: Lessons)

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

History comes from the ancient Greek word historia which means “to enquire” or “knowledge”. And that is what history is, a vast repository of knowledge that we can enquire into. About, well, anything. We need history because it can be … Continue reading →

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Why History? (1: Understanding)

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

This is a little series of posts I’ve been contemplating for a while now, as I considered the question: “Why study history?” in response to what may seem, in recent times in this country, a dearth of importance of the … Continue reading →

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