historiography

• Nom désignant soit l'ensemble de la littérature historique, soit l'étude et la pratique de l'écriture de l'histoire, y compris les méthodes, théories et interprétations utilisées par les historiens.

A noun referring either to a body of historical literature or to the study and practice of writing history, including the methods, theories, and interpretations used by historians.

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1. Body of historical literatureC1formal

   The entire collection of writings and scholarly works produced by historians about a particular subject, period, or region.

   historiographie

   • The historiography of the French Revolution is vast and complex.
   • Students of history must study the historiography of their chosen field.
   • Modern historiography often challenges earlier interpretations.

2. The writing of historyC1formal

   The principles, methods, and practice of researching and writing history as an academic discipline.

   Historiographie

   • Historiography involves analyzing sources and constructing narratives.
   • The professor specializes in the historiography of ancient Rome.
   • New approaches in historiography emphasize social and cultural perspectives.