A GUIDE TO METHODS AND OBSERVATION IN HISTORY

STUDIES IN HIGH SCHOOL OBSERVATION

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I. Definitions.

1. History is the science of the development of men in their activity as social beings.—Bernheim.

2. History is the biography of a political society or commonwealth.—Arnold.

3. History is the story of man living in social relations in the world.—-Hinsdale.

4. History is a record of the actions of men.—Anon.

5. History is past politics.—Freeman.