Has there ever been a better time in history to learn history?! The resources on this internet thing are amazing. And generally free! #blessed
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You've heard of meta-history? E.g. https://www.college.columbia.edu/cct/archive/sep_oct08/features1 … Ever since hearing about it I've wanted a meta-history of the roman empire, which I cannot have.
the history of the history of the fifties! i don’t know if that’s wonderful or (can’t believe i’m saying this) too meta
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I think it could be wonderful. Understanding how phistorians' understanding, or popular understanding, of a period changed over time and why would probably yield interesting sociopolitical insights.
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Just don't ask the same question about meta-history. Gotta keep the lid on the recursion.
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only history can judge It reminds me of 'zeerust', Douglas Adam's word for old visions of the future.
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