French Annales School

The French Annales School is an influential approach to history that emerged in the 20th century, emphasizing the importance of long-term social structures and economic factors over just political events. Instead of focusing solely on key figures or battles, it examines how everyday life, culture, geography, and collective mentalities shape historical change over centuries. Historians associated with this school aim to understand societies through multiple perspectives, integrating social sciences like sociology and geography. This approach has broadened historical study, offering deeper insights into the underlying forces that influence human history.