History has been taught,and is still being taught,as a continuous narrative of pre-selected events. Thus, the history of a particular ruler or a ruling class or dynasty qualifies as a history of that time and society.Similarly,the personal religion of the ruler or ruling class often emerges as a determining factor when it comes to interpreting history.
Most literary material which has survived the ravages of time and which serves as the basis on which to construct the history of that period relates to elite or dominant groups. This is based on that only the elite groups have a right and access to education. They,therefore,recorded their lifestyles and portrayed the elite sections of the society in thsese written records. In other cases,people who have recorded history,if not belonging to the elite group themselves,have invariably been people associated with the court.
IT is thus essential to review and rewrite history and prevent its abuse for political purpose.
Most literary material which has survived the ravages of time and which serves as the basis on which to construct the history of that period relates to elite or dominant groups. This is based on that only the elite groups have a right and access to education. They,therefore,recorded their lifestyles and portrayed the elite sections of the society in thsese written records. In other cases,people who have recorded history,if not belonging to the elite group themselves,have invariably been people associated with the court.
IT is thus essential to review and rewrite history and prevent its abuse for political purpose.
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