Is History A Lie?

[Almighty Colin]

Originally posted by gigi@Dec 3 2004, 09:26 PM
I'm surprised no one has brought up one of the most popular cliches on the subject of written history.

History is written by the winners.

A few thoughts on that.

1. Winners usually have a greater desire to write history

2. Losers fall under the influence and sometimes absolute control of the winners

3. Winners usually have greater means to write history (greater economy, population, technology and so on)

4. Winners are more influential spreading their ideas of governance, their culture and even their language

5. Future generations believe the winners more. (competence)

6. Future generations tend to identify with the winners more.