In the list de o posted, eye witness testimony is usually what historians would call a primary source. And, if a historian wants to get the best feel for how an event unfolded or the personality of some historical figure, sources who witnessed the event or person of interest, is going to be the best, most valued source.TheReal_ND wrote:I have a question for all the aloof scholars that still post here. How highly is eye witness testimony valued by them?
And yes, the methods listed are widely useful beyond just the discipline of history.
