Göttingen School of History

The Göttingen School of History was an influential group of German historians active mainly in the early 20th century, centered around Göttingen University. They emphasized rigorous, evidence-based research and a scientific approach to understanding history, focusing on empirical methods rather than ideological views. Their scholarship aimed to analyze historical developments objectively, emphasizing sources like documents and archives. This approach helped shape modern historical method and encouraged a critical, scholarly perspective. Though later challenged by political and ideological shifts, their work remains a significant foundation for contemporary historical research and methodology.