Question

why is it easier to reconstruct the history of the modern period than earlier times

Answer 1

because in the olden days peoples were uneducated and do not knw writing or learning to narrate the lives of the common people.

Answer 2

For the following reasons, it is easier to reconstruct the history of the modern period than earlier times:

1. For the modern period, we have official records maintained by the colonial government; that can help to reconstruct history. Whereas, there are very fewer sources regarding the ancient period.

2. The script of the modern period is known whereas, the script of ancient times is not fully understood yet.

3. The sources of the modern age can be easily found in the archives and libraries whereas, the sources of ancient times are scattered yet.