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What are the types of written materials used by historians as a source of History and Government?

Give the type of written materials used by historians as a source of History and Government.

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(i) Diaries/ biographies.

(ii) Journals/ periodicals.

(iii) Official government records.

(iv) Books/ charts/ maps/ manuscripts/ paintings/ drawings/ scrolls/ stone tablets.

(v) Newspapers/ magazines.

maurice.mutuku answered the question on January 2, 2018 at 12:23

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