2006-11-25 23:50:50 · 5 answers · asked by Rea N 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
"History" is the written word. Before people recorded events etc.
by some form of writing, they had songs & stories handed down from generation to generation. But these are only regarded as legends as many were changed in the telling & re-telling.
2006-11-26 00:01:00 · answer #1 · answered by cloud43 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the main source of history are the WINNERS.
If someone wrote about a time in history, the ruling government would stop it being published unless it complimented the side that won. Many innocent people have been persecuted (Witch hunts; new religions starting; political prisoners) but their story is lost in history many times, because that history would be embarrassing to the winners or rulers of the age.
In James Clavell's historical novel, "Shogun", an American was asked if it wasn't treason to fight against the English for Independence. His answer was "Only if we loose." - The Japanese war lord laughed.
2006-11-26 08:45:26 · answer #2 · answered by wizebloke 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main source of history is in text form. Ancient texts etc, updated and journals of people throughout time.
2006-11-26 08:00:31 · answer #3 · answered by 67ImpalaSS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
History is the study of human affairs through time. When used as the name of a field of study, history refers to the study and interpretation of past humans, families and societies as preserved primarily through written sources. History is thus usually distinguished from prehistory by the widespread adoption of writing in the area under study. Knowledge of history is often said to encompass both knowledge of past events and historical thinking skills.
2006-11-26 07:52:31 · answer #4 · answered by tampico 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Written records. Going back in time prior to the use of writing, you get into archaeology.
2006-11-26 07:57:33 · answer #5 · answered by Me in Canada eh 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋