Nineteenth-century historiography

Nineteenth-century historiography refers to the way history was studied and written during the 1800s. Historians of this period aimed to understand and interpret the past, often emphasizing national progress, political events, and influential figures. Key approaches included Romantic nationalism, which celebrated national identity, and the development of professional history as an academic discipline. This era also saw the rise of more rigorous methods, such as critical source analysis. While some narratives focused on grand stories of rulers and wars, others began examining social, economic, and cultural factors, shaping modern historical scholarship.