History is a process of selection and interpretation from "summary" of What is History? by E. H. Carr
The study of history is not merely a record of past events; it is a process of selecting and interpreting those events. Historians must choose which events to include in their narratives and how to interpret them, based on their own biases, perspectives, and agendas. This process of selection and interpretation is shaped by the historian's social, political, and cultural context, as well as by the sources available to them. Historians must sift through vast amounts of information, deciding what is relevant and what is not, what is important and what is trivial. In doing so, they inevitably make choices that reflect their own values and beliefs. These choices can greatly influence the way history ...
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