Question

why is voltaire said to be the founder of modern historiography?

Answer 1

He pioneered the use of chronological order in the study of historical events, farming, business and other aspects of historiography.

He preached an inclusive approach to historiography which spread it's research activities to food, folk tales, writings etc during that historical period.

He himself studied the multiple aspects of French history and got the title as father of historiography.

Answer 2

Here's the answer :)

According to Voltaire, it was important to consider the following aspects while writing history =>

1. Objective truth and chronology of events

2. Prevalent social traditions

3. Agriculture, trade and economic system

4. It was because of his view that all aspects of human life was considered for History writing .

Therefore, He is said to be the founder of modern Historiography.

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