Leopold Ranke
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A German historian, frequently considered the founder of “scientific” history. Ranke set the tone for much of later historical writing, introducing such ideas as reliance on primary sources, an emphasis on narrative history and especially international politics and a commitment to writing history.
Source
George J Hagar, The Standard American Encyclopedia (New York: The University Society Inc., 1916)
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