The historian's biases influence their interpretations from "summary" of What is History? by E. H. Carr
The historian, like the rest of humanity, is not immune to bias. This bias can manifest in various ways and can significantly impact the interpretation of historical events. It is important to recognize that historians are not impartial observers but are influenced by their own beliefs, values, and experiences. These biases can shape the way historians choose and interpret the evidence available to them. When examining historical events, historians must select which information to include and which to omit. This selection process is not objective but is guided by the historian's biases. For example, a historian with a particular political ideology may choose to highlight certain aspects of a historical event while downpla...
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