Historians interpret and analyze evidence from "summary" of What is History? by E. H. Carr
Historians are not mere collectors of facts; they do not simply recite what happened in the past. Instead, their task is to interpret and analyze the evidence that has come down to them. This evidence may take many forms - written documents, artifacts, oral traditions, and more - but it is the historian's job to make sense of it all. Interpreting evidence involves making judgments about what is important and what is not, what is relevant and what is not. Historians must sift through the vast array of information available to them and determine what is significant for understanding the past. This process requires a critical eye and a willingness to question assumptions and biases. Analyzing evidence goes beyond just interpreting it; it invol...Similar Posts
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