"Perhaps the most important lesson of the New Social Historians is that history belongs to those about whom or whose documents survive."

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This quotation examines the core nature of History as articulated by Bruce Jackson. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on History provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

About Bruce Jackson

Bruce Jackson may refer to:Bruce Jackson (1949–2011), Australian audio electronics design engineer, concert sound engineer
Bruce P. Jackson, president of the Project on Transitional Democracies
Bruce Jackson (scholar), American folklorist, documentary filmmaker, and photographer
Bruce Jackson (sprinter), American sprinter, 2006 All-American for the Washington Huskies track and field team

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