Question

Why is it easier to reconstruct the history of the modern period than earlier times? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

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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.

Answer 2

Answer:

Because the number of extant sources is usually greater, and that makes the corroboration of details easier.

There may be certain events or aspects of the modern period that have few sources, however, and in that case, reconstructing that part of modern history should prove difficult and challenging, if not impossible.