History is the study and interpretation of the recorded past.
We often think of history as a set of dates, names, and facts to be
memorized. Facts do help us study history, but they are nothing more
than trivia until we try to make some sense out of them.
Thoughtful, informed interpretation and synthesis of these facts will
help us understand the development and interrelationships of human
societies. History helps us understand many events that at first seem
inexplicable, and it also helps us understand that the causes and
effects of these events are often very complex.
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