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Reply #9: Re: Revisionism. That's one usage, not the best one IMO. [View All]

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tabasco

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Wed Dec-13-06 08:14 PM
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9. Re: Revisionism. That's one usage, not the best one IMO.

In my experience, revisioninsm is the revising of the truth. Those who use the non-pejorative use of the term are simply acknowledging the revision of the revision of the truth. The historian's job is to find the truth, not the revision. The good news is we're both right. I have a history degree but I admit I have only heard revisionism used as a pejorative. I believe the usage you use is confusing. Just my $0.02 worth.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revisionism

Re: Pro-war abolitionists.

After the Fugitive Slave law was passed, abolitionists became the singlemost important pro-war group in the North. If they were not, I await your next lecture.

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