Microhistory
Example: Her thesis on microhistory revealed intimate details of village life.
Definition
Microhistory is a branch of history that focuses on the detailed study of small units, such as an individual, community, or event, to gain deeper insights into broader historical contexts. "Microhistory" examines intimate and specific details often overlooked by traditional histories.
Etymology
The word "microhistory" combines 'micro-', from the Greek 'mikros' meaning small, and 'history', from the Greek 'historia' meaning inquiry or knowledge gained by investigation. Did you know? The term emerged in the 20th century as historians sought to explore history from a more focused, granular perspective.
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"Microhistory" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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