A Short Guide to Writing About History

Reading by Marius, R. and Page, M.

Explain your answer to the following questions in complete sentences: up to 3 points
each.
1. What does the author mean that history is a science?
2. What does the author mean that history is art?
3. What are authentic stories and how do historians prove them?
4. Does history repeat itself? Explain your argument.
5. Why should people try and relive history?
6. What are perceptions and how do they play a role in historical writing?
7. Explain the quote Time is the devourer of things.
8. Why are history and writing inseperable?
9. Explain the difference between debating and writing about history.
In addition as you read jot down
1. 3 things that stood out to you
2. Any points you disagreed with
3. The most important statement in the piece

A Short Guide to Writing About History

Reading by Marius, R. and Page, M.
Explain your answer to the following questions in complete sentences: up to 3 points
each.
1. What does the author mean that history is a science?
2. What does the author mean that history is art?
3. What are authentic stories and how do historians prove them?
4. Does history repeat itself? Explain your argument.
5. Why should people try and relive history?
6. What are perceptions and how do they play a role in historical writing?
7. Explain the quote Time is the devourer of things.
8. Why are history and writing inseparable?
9. Explain the difference between debating and writing about history.
In addition as you read jot down
1. 3 things that stood out to you
2. Any points you disagreed with
3. The most important statement in the piece