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Perspectives on History: Carlyle vs. Ibn Khaldun

This essay examines the contrasting views on history as articulated by Thomas Carlyle and Ibn Khaldun. Carlyle's perspective frames history as a narrative centered on "great men," suggesting that individual actions significantly shape historical events. In contrast, Ibn Khaldun emphasizes the importance of social structures and organizations in understanding history. The essay explores how these views influence their respective writings, reflecting Carlyle's focus on individualism versus Ibn Khaldun's broader socio-cultural analysis.

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Perspectives on History: Carlyle vs. Ibn Khaldun

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  1. Essay—Please type this assignment. Include an introductory and a closing paragraph and 2 body paragraphs. Length should not exceed one type-written page. • Recognizing Points of View: Thomas Carlyle, a Scottish writer, said that “history was the biography of great men.” Ibn Khaldun, an Arab historian, defined history as “information about human and social organizations.” • Essay: How do these two men’s views of history compare? How might each man’s viewpoint have affected the way he wrote about history?

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