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Oh, I agree with you and so do most historians today: The middle ages are a period of growth and reason, and all but a very short period following the collapse of the Roman empire in the West are worthy of the title "dark ages". Myths and misconceptions from the past sure do hang on when people don't bother to update the assumptions and knowledge. (Hedges needs this)
"doesn't advance me at all." I'm with that side of the historic view. I don't find the great man view of history very compelling or useful except when truly unique characters are identified (eg Martin Luther). A systems/underlying-trends/forces approach usually gives up the take home message and the deeper understanding.
"When your soul wears out, buy new shoes" - Unidentified Stride Rite Shoes executive
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Oh, I agree with you and so do most historians today: The middle ages are a period of growth and reason, and all but a very short period following the collapse of the Roman empire in the West are worthy of the title "dark ages". Myths and misconceptions from the past sure do hang on when people don't bother to update the assumptions and knowledge. (Hedges needs this)
"doesn't advance me at all." I'm with that side of the historic view. I don't find the great man view of history very compelling or useful except when truly unique characters are identified (eg Martin Luther). A systems/underlying-trends/forces approach usually gives up the take home message and the deeper understanding.
"When your soul wears out, buy new shoes" - Unidentified Stride Rite Shoes executive