Comparative analysis of historical events (1600-1900)

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the request for a detailed comparative analysis of historical events from the 1600s to the 1800s, specifically over 25-year intervals. Participants express interest in various geographical contexts, including Europe, Asia, the US, and the broader world.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants seek a detailed comparative analysis of historical events across different centuries and regions, questioning the availability of such studies.
  • One participant mentions a volume that may contain relevant information, describing it as a linear history of events with parallel lines from various continents, though the exact title is uncertain.
  • Another participant expresses skepticism about the focus on geographical context, suggesting that the time frame is more significant than the location in historical analysis.
  • Concerns are raised about the potential bias in existing historical papers and the need for a more systematic approach to comparing historical events.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the specifics of the comparative analysis or the importance of geographical context versus time frame. Multiple viewpoints regarding the focus and methodology of historical analysis remain present.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations regarding the definitions of "comparative analysis" and the specific events or themes to be compared, as well as the potential biases in existing literature.

WhoWee
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I would like to see a detailed comparative analysis of specific historical events from the 1600"s, 1700's, and 1800's over 25 year intervals. Does anyone know of such a study?
 
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WhoWee said:
I would like to see a detailed comparative analysis of specific historical events from the 1600"s, 1700's, and 1800's over 25 year intervals. Does anyone know of such a study?
European, Asia, US, West Hemisphere, World?
 


WhoWee said:
I would like to see a detailed comparative analysis of specific historical events from the 1600"s, 1700's, and 1800's over 25 year intervals. Does anyone know of such a study?
Comparative analysis of what?
 
There is a volume that may have what one describes with some sort of linear history of events over the last 3 millenia or so, with more detail in the 6 or 8 centuries, and has parallel lines from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. I have copies of pages stored somewhere. The title is something like "The Encyclopedia of Man" (or Mankind) or the Encyclopedia of Knowledge.

It was published in England.
 


Evo said:
Comparative analysis of what?

I've read a few (rather biased) papers regarding the "evolution" of historical facts. However, I've never taken the time to gather history texts regarding the same events together to make a comparison.

To respond to Astronuc, I don't think the place matters as much as the time frame. The original discussion was US History (in the other thread regarding schoolbooks).
 

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