Quote by Napoleon Bonaparte

History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon.

History is the version of past events that people have decid

Summary

This quote suggests that history is subjective and can change depending on the perspective of the people who narrate it. It implies that historical accounts are not objective truths but rather a consensus reached by individuals or societies. Different interpretations, biases, and power dynamics influence what is included or omitted from historical narratives. Consequently, history is not fixed, but rather a fluid and evolving construction shaped by various factors.

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