I believe it was Napoleon who said, "History is Lies Agreed Upon". -- jim k, austin
History has been written in large extent by "wikiality"; as it has been said, "history was written by those who hanged heroes". That is why understanding -- as much as possible -- the social pressures, understandings, philosophies, geography, ethnic and cultural trends, etc. are important when reviewing history -- not just in reading one author's interpretation of such. All history IS, however, subjective to the author who writes... -- Logan, Memphis, TN
Mostly -- especially 'news' which becomes the reference for 'history' later. History is written by the victors. Churchill said, "History will be kind to me, for I intend to write it." There is no such thing as objectivism in the press -- and there cannot ever be. -- E Archer, NYC
I believe history is false too a certain extent, because our history books are not accurate . -- marilyn, nyc
I am 70. I have begun studying ancient history again after lo these many years. I loved the quote. No matter how many books are written and read, it is impossible to get inside the heads and hearts of long ago.
-- L. Finlay, Clarkesville,GA
-- Mike, Norwalk
-- jim k, austin
