Definition

Proper noun: - James Harvey Robinson: An American historian (1863-1936) known for emphasizing the influence of intellectual and social developments on the course of history. He was a prominent figure in promoting a "New History" that moved beyond political and military narratives to include cultural and intellectual trends.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • James Harvey Robinson argued that historical study should be relevant to contemporary problems.
  • The works of James Harvey Robinson helped broaden the scope of academic history.

Advanced Usage

• Robinson's influence: Refers to his impact on historiography, particularly in advocating for history's role in social progress and education.
  • The professor's approach shows a clear debt to James Harvey Robinson's ideas.

Variants and Related Words

• New History: The historiographical movement with which Robinson is closely associated.
  • The "New History" championed by James Harvey Robinson integrated social sciences into historical analysis.

Synonyms

• Historian: A scholar who studies and writes about history.
• Intellectual historian: A historian specializing in the history of ideas, a field Robinson helped shape.

Noun

1. United States historian who stressed the importance of intellectual and social events for the course of history (1863-1936)