BIOGRAFI DAN STUDI TOKOH SEJARAH

Abstract

This paper discusses the concept and steps of historical figure studies. The term historical figure has not been widely discussed and used in historical writing. Writing about the life of a figure is often found in biographies, autobiographies, memoirs and festschrift. These writings are considered a form of historical writing. Problems arise when it comes to the rules that must be followed in historical writing. The lives of the people written about in these four types of writing, usually anyone, can be classified as historical figures or not. Historical figures are very substantial to study, because they are one of the important aspects in the context of driving societal change. The thoughts and actions of historical figures in dealing with various situations can be important lessons and inspiration for others to face the present. It is time to develop the study of historical figures more seriously, with the hope that the results will actually be able to provide more concrete inspiration on how to deal with the situations and conditions that occur around life.