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*[[History]] is a repository of human experiences and one can not only understand the present by studying [[History|history]] but also find solutions to its problems as well. However, historians sometimes present a very pessimistic view of [[Life|life]] whereas at other times, they inspire dejected and disillusioned [[People|people]] to struggle for survival. |
*[[History]] is a repository of human experiences and one can not only understand the present by studying [[History|history]] but also find solutions to its problems as well. However, historians sometimes present a very pessimistic view of [[Life|life]] whereas at other times, they inspire dejected and disillusioned [[People|people]] to struggle for survival. |
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Revision as of 19:47, 22 February 2020
Dr Mubarak Ali (born 21 April 1941) is a Pakistani historian, activist and scholar. His main theme, in most of his books, has been that some history books written in Pakistan had been 'dictated' by the ruling class (the so-called 'Establishmint in Pakistan') and, in his view, those history books represent 'perversion of facts'. Mubarak Ali maintains that history books should be written from the perspective of masses, not of rulers.
Quotes
About War and Defeat
- In Victory and defeat, War is a drama which most historians, poets, and writer like to narrate with passion and vigor. It is such a powerful and moving topic that when they describe scenes of battlefields, killing and bloodshed, dialogues between victors and vanquished, they make epics out of such descriptions which sensationalize and thrill the coming generations when they read them. In case of victory or defeat, both sides eulogize their warriors and transform them into heroes, who sacrifice their lives defending honour and dignity of their country.
- In Search of History, Chapter I: War and Peace in Historical Perspectives, p. 1
- There are two types of writers: those who write to support the existing system and prove and augment its legitimacy through their writings. On the other hand, there are those who critically examine society and make an attempt to restructure and reform it on the basis of fresh ideas.
- Dimensions of History, Chapter: Intellectuals and Society, p. 56
About History & Historian
- History is a repository of human experiences and one can not only understand the present by studying history but also find solutions to its problems as well. However, historians sometimes present a very pessimistic view of life whereas at other times, they inspire dejected and disillusioned people to struggle for survival.
- Dimensions of History, Chapter: Challenge and response, p. 56
- Historical process is not a linear one. It is also not stagnant. On the contrary, it moves ahead and brings changes to social, political and economic structure.
- Dimensions of History, Chapter: Divvying up History, p. 72
- If history remains neutral and does not condemn and declare such acts as immoral, it would fail to create any consciousness about these evil deeds.
- Dimensions of History, Chapter: The judgment of History, p. 77
Power
- Power intoxicates those who hold it.
- Dimensions of History, Chapter: Surrender of Power, p. 91
External links
- Mubarak Ali: In Search of History, Lahore, September 2009
- Mubarak Ali: Dimensions of History, Tarikh Publications, Lahore, 2012
