History from Below

Introduction “History from Below” is a method of writing history that focuses on ordinary people rather than kings, elites, or political leaders. It highlights the voices, experiences, and struggles of workers, peasants, women, and marginalized communities. This approach challenges traditional top-down history and brings attention to those who were previously ignored in mainstream narratives. Key […]

Introduction “History from Below” is a historiographical approach that emphasizes the experiences, struggles, and perspectives of ordinary people rather than elites, rulers, or prominent figures. This method aims to democratize historical writing by recovering the voices of those often excluded from mainstream narratives—peasants, workers, women, and marginalized communities. Originating in Europe, particularly with the British