An introduction to studying History

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What is 'history'?

History is the study of the human past.

 

In particular, this involves learning about specific people, events, cultures and ideas that existed before the present day.

How do you study history?


In order to learn about the past effectively, there are four sets of skills you will need to develop.

 

Each set of skills allows you to engage with different aspects of history. 


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Why Bother Studying History?
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The difference between ‘history’ and ‘the past’
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