SIGNIFICANCE OF HISTORIOGRAPHY

Authors

  • Rakesh Rana

Keywords:

Historiography, consideration, Ancient Greek, existence

Abstract

Historiography is the study of how history itself is written or handed down throughout the ages. It takes into consideration the various means by which a historical source is formed, such as the credibility of the sources used, the motives of the author composing the history, and its authenticity. Historiography can be regarded as a form of meta-history. The word history comes from the Ancient Greek "historia,"which means "inquiry, knowledge acquired by investigation." The existence of historical sources provides valuable information concerning the past. Historiographers tend to differentiate these sources in terms of written and oral histories. Oral history is a more dynamic because it is spread by word of mouth, while written history is fixed and emphasizes the recording of facts.

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"The Historiography Reader" by K.K. Ruthven - This book is a comprehensive collection of key essays and excerpts from influential historiographical texts, providing an excellent overview of the field.

"The Idea of History" by R.G. Collingwood - Collingwood's classic work explores the philosophy of history and the role of the historian in shaping historical narratives.

"In Defense of History" by Richard J. Evans - Evans discusses the importance of professional historians and their role in providing accurate and meaningful historical accounts.

"The History of History" by I. J. Gelb - This book delves into the development of historiography from ancient times to the present, highlighting its evolving methodologies.

"Historiography: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern" by Ernst Breisach - Breisach provides an overview of historiographical approaches across different time periods, helping readers understand the evolution of historical writing.

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Published

30-04-2015

How to Cite

Rakesh Rana. (2015). SIGNIFICANCE OF HISTORIOGRAPHY. International Journal for Research Publication and Seminar, 6(1), 49. Retrieved from https://jrps.shodhsagar.com/index.php/j/article/view/73

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2015): Volume 6 | Issue 1 | Jan-Apr 2015

Section

Original Research Article

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