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Modern Historians

Definition

Modern historians are scholars who study and analyze historical events that have occurred in relatively recent times, typically within the last few decades.

Related terms

Primary Sources: Original documents or artifacts from the time period being studied, such as diaries, letters, or photographs.

Bias: The inclination or prejudice towards a particular perspective or point of view that can influence how information is presented.

Interpretation: The act of explaining or understanding the meaning of something based on one's own analysis and perspective.



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