Context refers to the circumstances and background that surround an event, individual, or piece of information. In historical analysis, context is crucial because it helps explain why events occurred as they did and how they were perceived at the time.
Understanding the context involves considering factors like the social, political, economic, and cultural environment. Without context, historical analysis can become anachronistic, imposing modern values and perspectives on past events.
The context of the French Revolution includes the economic crisis, the influence of Enlightenment ideas, and the social inequalities of the Ancien Régime.
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