Question

In the space provided, evaluate the role historical perspective plays in writing. How can understanding the historical perspective of a text help the reader better understand the meaning of the text?

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Answer:

Perspective is the 'point of view' from which the creator of a source described historical events. Every person sees and understands events differently depending on their age, gender, social position, beliefs and values. Even modern historians have their own perspectives which can influence how they interpret the past.