Which of the following is NOT an important consideration in drawing lessons from history?

a. Be wary of shallow or inaccurate historical analogies.
b. The best practice is to rely on the historical account most free of bias.
c. Always ask what questions the writer was asking.
d. Be aware that historical accounts are necessarily influenced by the values and concerns of the author.
e. The cure to misunderstanding history is to read more, not less.


Answer: b

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