Historiography is the study of how history has been written and the methods used by historians. It involves analyzing the different interpretations, debates, and perspectives that have shaped historical writing over time.
Historiography also includes the examination of how historical narratives are influenced by the historian’s context, the sources they use, and the questions they seek to answer. Understanding historiography is essential for recognizing the biases and assumptions that can shape historical interpretation.
The historiography of World War II includes debates over the causes of the war, the effectiveness of different military strategies, and the moral implications of events like the bombing of Hiroshima.
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