Studying history is an interesting endeavor, because the people who lived during the historical time period one studies are generally no longer alive to affirm or deny how historical events unfolded. We are generally left with the writings that were left behind, and the authors who interpret those writings, if written materials even still exist. It generally comes down to faith, and who you believe to be giving an accurate account of historical facts. When it comes to the history of the United States, and the activities of the "Founding Fathers" who drafted and wrote documents such as the Declaration of Independence in 1776, or The Constitution of the United States written more than a decade later in 1789, most public and private school educators in the United States are fairly unified in viewing this period of history very positively, as well as taking a positive view of the "Founding Fathers," and the U.S. Constitution. It makes perfect sense to have this kind of
Amongst the works emerging from this nascent period of Vietnamese anthropology, Henri Oger s Technique du peuple Annamite, or Mechanics and Crafts of the People of Annam, stands out for its unique insights into the lives of residents in northern Vietnam in the early 20th century. Unlike many of his contemporaries who focused solely on high-culture elements such as art and architecture, Oger ventured into civil engineering practices and traditional customs. His study covered a wide range of topics, including handicraft professions, daily routines, and commonplace objects, demonstrating a comprehensive exploration that extended beyond the realms of the elites.