Liberal historiography

Liberal historiography is an approach to studying history that emphasizes individual rights, political freedoms, and progress through rational reform. It focuses on how societies evolve toward democratic ideals, legal equality, and economic development. This perspective often highlights the role of Enlightenment ideas and emphasizes the importance of constitutional governance and civil liberties. It tends to view history as a story of gradual improvement, driven by human reason and activism, aiming to promote understanding of how liberal principles have shaped modern institutions and societies.