Historical fact and fiction Pdf

This pamphlet is of great importance to the study of historical fact and fiction. In it you will discover how sources used should be tested against known facts and how unreliable information must be eliminated. This pamphlet will be of interest to those who are preparing examinations in history, economics and social science, as well as teachers generally.

 

It’s hard to believe the Battle of the Alamo took place over 200 years ago. The battle began on February 23, and by March 6, it was over — signaling a decisive victory for Santa Anna and the Mexican army. The battle is commemorated every year at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas on this very day.

 

Many authors of historical fiction use their novels to change the way people think about their history by combining said facts with made-up stories, then creating a whole new process