Question

What prevents written history, including primary sources, from being completely objective?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Historical writing is only as objective as the author commits to. If the author has some “truth” or interpretation in mind, then he or she will find the sources that uphold that truth. This kind of history runs the gamut from objective history to pure propaganda. If the author sets out to write a history based only on research, wherever that may lead, the result is less likely to be propaganda, although it may not be solidly objective either.