How to learn history – part two

Hi, here’s part two of this little video course on the basics of thinking like an historian.

All history writing is an argument of sorts, and your essays or answers are no different. Whether you’re sitting your exams or writing a PhD, the point is to present a perspective/argument.

We do this best when we understand what has already been said on the subject. Understanding the arguments of others and finding our own place in the discussion is essential.