From a World of Iron to Classical Empires
Tides of History
Ancient Sources and Their Importance
As rich as these historical sources are, we have to be careful with it too. Just because somebody wrote something down doesn't mean they're telling us the unvarnished truth. The fact that a person took the time to set down a narrative means that they have a particular perspective on what happened. Their way of understanding the world, their priorities, and their biases all impact the way they portray these events.
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