History Is Not a Mathematical Calculation

Tags: Decentralization and Secession, Media and Culture, U.S. History

02/09/2026 Wanjiru Njoya

Understanding history is not about understanding formulas or narratives. Instead, we must understand the people who made history, their motives, and their goals.

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/history-not-mathematical-calculation

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