The British School of History

The British School of History refers to a tradition of historiography in the UK, characterized by a focus on rigorous source analysis, empirical research, and a critical approach to understanding historical events. It emphasizes the importance of primary sources and contextualizes events within broader social, political, and economic frameworks. Influential historians associated with this school include Edward Gibbon and E.H. Carr. This approach has shaped the study of history in Britain, encouraging a balance between narrative and analysis, and fostering debates about interpretation and methodology in historical scholarship.