Question

Explain Leopold von Ranké’s perspective of history ? Answer in detail.

Answer 1

a. Historiography of the nineteenth century was greatly influenced by the thoughts of Leopold Von Ranke of Berlin University; he spoke about the critical method of historical research.
b. He put emphasis on the utmost importance of information gathered through original documents.
c. He also stated that all types of documents associated with a historical event need to be examined with greatest care.
d. He believed that with this method it was possible to reach the historical truth.
e. He criticized imaginative narration of history.
f. Collection of his articles is published in two books, entitled ‘The Theory and Practice of History’ and ‘The Secret of World History’.

Answer 2

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(1)Leopold con ranks criticized imaginative narration of history.

(2)He emphasized on information gathered through original documents.

(3)He also started that all types of documents associated with a historical event need to be examined with the created care.

(4)He believed that with this me told it was possible to reach the historical truth

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