Some people think history has nothing or little to tell us, but others think that studying the past history can help us better understand the present. Discuss the two views and give your own opinion.

History

refers to all the things that happened in the past, especially the political, social, or economic development of a nation. Literally, everything, including a nation, a city, a town, a subject, a business, and even a product, has its unique

history

. Some individuals are of the opinion that studying past

history

is useless today but others believe it is very essential to know

history

to better understand the present. I intend to discuss both sides of the argument in

this

essay. Undoubtedly, the present is the continuation of the past.

Therefore

, studying the past

history

can enable us to better understand what is going on around us.

For example

, if we are equipped with relevant

knowledge

of

history

, it will be easier for us to understand the evolution of mankind. It would

also

tell us how we progressed and reached where we are today. We would

also

know how technology developed step by step.

History

can serve us as a guide because of which we do not repeat the mistakes of yesteryears. We

also

get inspiration from the great men of the past through

history

. Those opposed to the study of

history

argue that the past was very different from the present and we cannot apply that

knowledge

to the present.

For example

, they say that the French Revolution and the freedom struggle of India have no need to be

learnt

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because those situations will never arise again. What they forget is that

this

knowledge

makes us realise the importance of liberty and

self governance

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. Opponents of the study of

history

also

claim that

history

has nothing to do with professionals

such

as architects and accountants. I believe they would be better in their professions if they

know

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something about the

history

of architecture or

that

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of

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accountancy. As a matter of fact, you are supposed to demonstrate some evidence of historical ability if you want to pursue almost any career.

To sum up

, studying

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past

history

can not only deepen and widen our

knowledge

but

also

help us develop the power of analysis.

Thus

, we are able to look at what is happening at present from a historical perspective and better understanding.