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A 7 page discussion of the differences in the ways these ancient historians produced their historical accounts. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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reflects much of that history. Although these reflections are quite distinct from one another, they each add to our understanding of history. By achieving a well-rounded view of
history we can better prepare for our own futures. Carver emphasizes, for example, that material such as that provided by Thucydides and Herodotus on the Peloponesian and Persian Wars
could even be valuable in modern day military training. There are many more advantages that come from a study of ancient history as well. Gleaning the most advantage
from such material, however, requires an understanding of the historiographical method used in its production. This method definitely varied significantly between Thucydides and Herodotus.
Thucydides, of course, is credited with delineating the historical method. He broke away from established methodologies when he wrote his account of the Peloponesian war.
He worked from the specific to the general. In other words, Thucydides detailed one specific event and then drew conclusions from that one event using a process of
induction. Unfortunately, much of Thucydides work is limited to recording the events which he himself had witnessed. Hegel (1992) observes that Thucydides, along with several other original historians
"simply transferred what was passing in the world around them, to the realm of representative intellect. An external phenomenon is thus translated into an internal conception". Hegel (1992)
makes the analogy that this approach to history is much like the approach of a poet who is evaluating his world and producing material based on emotion. This poet
projects that material into an image that is then perceived by others. His emotions however, are an integral part of that image and this may or may not present
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