Historical editorial
Encyclopedia
A historical editorial is an editorial
written by a person contemporary to a historical event. To those studying history
, a historical editorial may offer insight into commonly-held views about historically important events from a first hand
(or eye witness) perspective.
Editorial
An opinion piece is an article, published in a newspaper or magazine, that mainly reflects the author's opinion about the subject. Opinion pieces are featured in many periodicals.-Editorials:...
written by a person contemporary to a historical event. To those studying history
History
History is the discovery, collection, organization, and presentation of information about past events. History can also mean the period of time after writing was invented. Scholars who write about history are called historians...
, a historical editorial may offer insight into commonly-held views about historically important events from a first hand
First hand
Firsthand is obtained directly from the original source. The phrase may also refer to:* First Hand , the debut album released by Steven Curtis Chapman* First Hand Foundation, a non-profit organisation...
(or eye witness) perspective.
External links
- Houghton Mifflin Company. "Editorial in Favor of the Transcontinental Railroad—Historical Editorial." Last retrieved Aug 1, 2007.