Question

on page xviii, ansary says, \world history is always the story of how we got to the here and now, so the shape of the narrative inferently depends on who we mean by we and what we mean by here and now.\ what does he mean by this? why is it important to avoid studying world history from just one perspective?

Explanation:

The first part means that the narrative of world - history is subjective as it depends on who is defining the group ('we') and the present moment ('here and now'). Avoiding a single - perspective study of world history is important because a single perspective can be biased, ignoring the experiences, contributions, and viewpoints of other groups. It may also lead to a distorted understanding of historical events as different perspectives can offer new insights, correct misinterpretations, and provide a more comprehensive view of the past.

Answer:

Ansary means that the narrative of world history is subjective based on the definition of 'we' and 'here and now'. It is important to avoid studying world history from just one perspective to prevent bias, gain new insights, correct misinterpretations, and have a more comprehensive understanding of historical events.