History Quote by Richard J. Evans
““Narrative history fell out of fashion for many years in the 1970s and 1980s, as historians everywhere focused on analytical approaches derived mainly from the social sciences. But a variety of recent, large-scale narrative histories have shown that it can be done without sacrificing analytical rigour or explanatory power.””
About This Quote
Narrative history fell out of favor but recent large‑scale works show it can be rigorous and explanatory.
In simple terms: Narrative history can be rigorous.
Balance story with analysis.
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Questions to Reflect On
- How can narrative enhance understanding of events?
May lack quantitative detail.