Last updated: April 9th, 2025 at 9:58 am · Est. Reading Time: < 1 minute
History can be written in three basic styles:
Fantasy: By far, the most popular among consumers of history is the fantasy style. The writer knits a drama around historical events, which can even be presented in the form of a novel or feature film. Generally, the writer doesn’t attempt to mention any reference in this style.
Fiction: The Second most popular is fiction. In it, a writer presents his essay, usually full of emotional paragraphs but scanty in references. Very few references are given in the essay, and most of the time, they are irrelevant to the passage. This style gives the writer liberty to express personal views without any hesitancy, and the readership is generally like-minded people.
Factual: The least popular – and by far the most boring to read – is factual. In this style, the writer bombards the reader with references. Each and every fact presented in this kind of history has to be supported by a reference – ideally an original source. The writer acts as a moderator. He uses personal opinion scarcely and only at places where reference is absent.