Question

What are the four characteristics of modern historiography?

Explain the important characteristics of modern historiography.

Answer 1

Introduction: The writing of historical narrative after critically examining the historical sources is known as ‘historiography’. The four important characteristics of modern historiography are as follows:

1. The method of modern historiography is based on scientific principles and hence begins with the formation of relevant questions. 
2. These questions are anthropocentric, i.e. about the deeds of the members of ancient human societies of a particular period. Also, history does not deal with any interrelation between the Divine and human deeds. 
3. These questions are answered with the support of reliable evidence. 
4. A graph of the journey of mankind is presented by history with the help of past human deeds.

Conclusion: In this way, scientific approach and logical reasoning can be seen in the modern historiography.