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Explain how the changing reputation of Columbus illuminates the nature of historical study.
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Matt Eagles Explain how the changing reputation of Columbus illuminates the nature of historical study. Depending on which school of thought one belongs to will ultimately shape and mould opinions and interpretations of events and people. History although arguments support its scientific nature of fact-finding is still largely based on interpretation of evidence and its relevance to people; it is after all a humanities topic of study. Armesto immediately raises the question in his article with its title asking the reader for a conclusion as to the status of Columbus, hero or villain? Depending on the audience there will be polar opinions as to the answer. The theme of myth versus reality has considerable effects on the image of Columbus and his changing reputation. A statue in Barcelona commemorates his achievements yet there is no hallmark to his doings from the descendants of the Arawak Native that were enslaved, nor the indigenous Caribbean...
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