introduction to history Flashcards
How did Herodotus define history
“history is the record of unique events and great heroes to be remembered by the future generations. “
What was the book Herodotus wrote?
The history of Persian wars.
How did St. Augustine define history?
“History is the story of struggle b/w god and Satan, which ends in the ultimate victory of god (good) over Satan (evil)
What was the book written by St. Augustine
The city of god.
How did Karl Marx define history?
“History is the story of struggle b/w have’s and have not’s”
What was the book written by Karl marx?
Communist manifesto and das capital
How did JB Bury define history?
“History is a Science, no less no more” “histoyr is the oldest art and youngest aspirant to become science.”
How did Arnold Toyanbee define history?
“History is the rise and fall of civilizations.”
What was the book written by Arnold toyanbee?
A Study of history
How did jawharlal nehru define history?
“history is the story of man from barbarism to civilization”
What was the book written by jawaharlal nehru
Discovery of India and glimpses of world history
