Annales School

The Annales School was a movement in historical writing that emerged in France in the early 20th century. It emphasized a broader view of history, focusing not just on political events or famous individuals but on social, economic, and cultural factors over long periods. Key figures like Marc Bloch and Lucien Febvre advocated for interdisciplinary approaches, using insights from sociology, geography, and anthropology to understand the past. This school revolutionized historiography by shifting attention to everyday life and the underlying structures that shape societies, influencing how historians study and interpret history today.