History as an area of study can be very useful indeed. Many times I agree it's necessary to have a common knowledge of the world and mankind. Though, it's more fascinating and productive to realize that history is created by the actions and reactions of humans; so, it might be a much better cause to study the human psyche. It is by learning about the way we function, and moreover, how to transform ourselves that history will most likely change in accord with it's creators- humans.
Yes, I can tell you where Abraham Lincoln was from, and what he did...and then, I think about what I'll have for lunch...
Lincoln lead the North to victory in the Civil War- but only was there a war because IGNORANCE was prevalent. (granted, it was long ago and we've come far in many ways spiritually). But otherwise, no ignorance = no war = no history to study and some pages "deleted" from textbooks. And ignorance, my friends, is solved by studying OURSELVES, not history.
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