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"تاریخ توسط پیروزان نوشته می‌شود."

Napoleon Bonaparte

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When people say 'history is written by the winners,' they mean that the stories we learn about the past often come from those who won wars, gained power, or achieved success. Imagine two groups having a contest. The group that wins gets to tell everyone what happened, and they might make themselves look better or more important in their story. The losing group might not get a chance to share their side, or their version might be overlooked or forgotten. For example, when settlers came to America, many stories highlighted their bravery and discoveries. These stories often didn't include the perspective of the Native Americans who were there first and suffered due to the settlers' arrival. So, the history most people learn might be missing important parts of the whole story. In your own life, this idea reminds you to try to see things from different viewpoints, not just the most popular one. If you listen to everyone involved, you can understand the full picture better. This way of thinking helps you be more fair and informed.

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Conflict Historiography History Perspective Power Victory Winners
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