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The writing of history is never impartial; the authors would inevitably assert their interpretations of events in their writings.
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Comparative History Assignment TAN WOAN CHYN (email: apfel@pacific.net.sg) 1st Nov 2002 Analysis of A G.C.E. O Levels History Textbook -- 'Odyssey: Perspectives On Southeast Asia - Malaysia and Singapore: 1870-1971' by Marissa Champion With Reference to 'A History of South-East Asia' by D.G.E. Hall and 'In Search of Southeast Asia: A Modern History: A Modern History' Edited by David Joel Steinberg Introduction The writing of history is never impartial; the authors would inevitably assert their interpretations of events in their writings. Their views are shaped by their backgrounds such as ethnicity, nationality, education, beliefs, political orientations, interests and career. Their interpretations might also be directed by the government authorities or other agencies and institutions. In this essay, I attempt to analyze a G.C.E. 'O' Level history textbook, 'Odyssey: Perspectives On Southeast Asia - Malaysia and Singapore: 1870-1971' by Marissa Champion approved by the Singapore Ministry of Education for use from 2001 to 2005. Attempts...
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