History & Politics

Historical & Political terms

As a history and political science students following terms are a must for everyone. If one is able to get a clear understanding of historical and political terms then it would be convenient while reading and grasping the concept of historical understanding. Bourgeoisie The social class including people with substantial property in the form of houses, factories, or bank accounts—‘capitalists’. C.E. – Common Era. The historical epoch dated according to…

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Reflection/Perspectives

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What stimulates me to do self-introspection? I always think a person without a mistake is nowhere. Self-introspection is a must for an individual. It is true. We learn through mistakes. I have a couple of reasons why I have to be vigilant. Most of the time I do work continuously and should respond with utmost dedication. So in the meantime and in the process, not only mistakes may over-step in…

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Reflection/Perspectives

The cruelty of human nature

I am not surprised and shocked. It is expected. I know you will do. For you misbehaving is an instinct from the day you are born. I congratulate and appreciate it a lot. More appreciation for taking this bold action. You are an undisputed hero. I shall never discount your contribution that mad her emotional distress and hurt throughout a life. For you, there is no karma. You are a…

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Anecdotes

Let the dog bark, nobody cares

I am a learner, not a preacher. I am not a talker all the time but also a listener. I am not a proposer but an implementer. I am not a boss but someone who believes in a leader within myself. I am also a person who walks the talk, not someone who can be bulldozed. I heard enough of gossipers and back biters. Let them bark. Nature has the…

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Reflection/Perspectives

An ability to learn from a mistake is the best reformation

If we work with understanding our mistake is one of the best forms of self-education. This should be self-reflection. An ability to reflect timely will help us to control within self instantly. As the old saying goes “when you repeat a mistake it is not a mistake anymore but a decision”.  Having known this old quote gives me immense pleasure to brainstorm the way I think and act. I don’t…

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Historiography

Relationship b/w History and other subjects

The major aims of education in the unification of knowledge existing in different branches of learning. To achieve such a unification a conscious effort has to be made by teachers teaching various subjects. It is only by such a joint venture that we will be able to achieve the goal of unification of knowledge and bridge the gap that separates them. POLITICAL SCIENCE AND HISTORY Political science can be defined…

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Historiography

Classification of History

For the convenience of study, historians have divided history into various parts or branches. Every such part is complete in itself. No one can be called a true historian if he has read only a part of this long and varied journey of the progress of mankind. A true historian is one who has read all the branches of history. BASIS OF CLASSIFICATION Based on SPACE OR GEOGRAPHICAL BOUNDARIES, ü World…

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Historiography

Importance of History

History is useful in many ways as it reflects human beings achievements, failures glories, follies and mistake and stands in front of us as a veritable lesson for the entire human race. John Seely stated that “when we learn history, we do not learn the past but future”. 1.     Provides Employment 2.     Intellectual and educative value 3.     Provides historical Background 4.     Imbibe’s values 5.     Guiding force 6.     Knowledge of History 7.     Historical inheritance 8.     Realization of human dignity…

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Historiography

Scope of Historical Writing

The term ‘Scope’ refers to the breadth, comprehensives, variety and the extent of learning experiences in any discipline. The scope of history has changed from historian to historian and period to period. In ancient times, history was synonymous with a collection of legendary stories, heroic accounts, and folk tales. People believed in historical events and in what they heard or come or came to know of without any critical analysis.…

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Historiography

Nature of History

The happenings in the lives of human beings are prone to change, resulting in a consequence change in the nature of history. In the most, it was merely a cataloger of events serialized in a descriptive manner. Later on the trend became to study history in a critical and scientific way, and thus history became a study of reality. The term history stands for three related sharply differentiated concept such…

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