History

“What is history but a fable agreed upon?” – Napoleon Bonaparte

History is a collection of unalterable actions and events that have and will continue to shape the future. However history is open to interpretation not only when it comes to the cause of certain events but also how these past events relate to the present, see the above quote! The role of historians over the centuries has been critical in shaping not only the past but also in giving us direction as to the future. This importance is based on the premise that the human race learns from its mistakes, so you can draw your own conclusions......