Leopold von ranke

Short about Leopold Von Ranke

1. Leopold Von Ranke Dr.M.Baby Rani Associate professor (dept of History) V.v.vanniaperumal college for women

2. Von RANKE Scientific Historian Father of Modern historical scholarship EARLY LIFE Born in Germany Studied Philosophy and Theology at Leipzing Worked as a professor of Latin and Greek classics Developed an interest in Historical research

3. What he exposed in his work Dependent on primary sources Detailed sources Emphasis on narrative history History of the Roman and German People WORK

4. Rewards of the work The work made his as a historian He was appointed as Professor of History at the University of Berlin

5. SECOND WORK History of Servia Importance of the work Noted for the clarity of ideas and cogency of expression Greates work Popes

6. OTHER IMPORTANT WORKS A History of the World A History of France in the 16 th and 17 th Centuries History of England

7. Contribution to this work Developed the historical method and made history a scientific study Emergence of work as an Independent branch of Study MONUMENTAL WORK Berlin Revolution

8. IMPORTANCE OF THIS WORK He followed the Principle of Unprejudiced research with “Tranquil objectivity” Rigorous representation of facts Wide and detailed analysis of contemporary documents Ransacked a wide variety of records for evidences

9. IMPORTANCE OF THIS WORK.. He checked the relative value of the data and proceeded to write Gave due importance to a cogent presentation He pointed out that history should offer pleasure Avoided insignificant details Ultimate aim of the historians should be universal history

10. Why his works are prize worthy He gave the needed importance to the identification of the different people, races and ages Gave the services of great men to their nations Contribution to the growth of world civilisation by great men and nations His conception historicism became dominant in historiography for years to come He endeavoured to establish history as an autonomous branch of knowledge, separate from religion and philosophy

11. Limitations Neglected some source material like ambassador reports He neglected matters on religious, social and cultural development Vigorously support some persons (ex) supported the measures of Frederic William IV for the suppression of popular demand for liberal constitution