De microgeschiedenis
Example: De microgeschiedenis onthult de details van alledaagse levens in het verleden.
Definition
"De microgeschiedenis" is a historical approach that focuses on studying small units, such as individuals or communities, to reveal detailed insights into everyday life and events in the past, often uncovering overlooked or intimate aspects of history.
Etymology
The term "de microgeschiedenis" combines the Dutch word 'micro,' meaning small, and 'geschiedenis,' meaning history. It reflects the method's emphasis on examining history on a small scale, zooming in on detailed and specific historical moments or groups. Did you know? This approach gained popularity in the 20th century as a reaction to broader, more general historical narratives.
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"De microgeschiedenis" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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