My fairy godmother, Eileen, when she was still in the magical realm wrote her version of historical events affecting her royal family background. The only reason her books still exist is because of her royal status and they are kept in the Palace Library. If anyone wants to read the books, they have to go to the Palace and give their name and address to the Librarian. Not many do so. There is no question of the books being let out of the Palace.
So Eileen's guide to writing history would consist of the following tips:-
So Eileen's guide to writing history would consist of the following tips:-
- Always question the official version of events. There is bound to be something suppressed you can uncover.
- Always ask ordinary people for their recollections of events (unlike the Queen and her Council who only ask the more nobly born).
- Write as you speak. Be blunt. Give your opinions. Don't water them down for anyone.
- Always write your history giving the context and background behind it.
- Don't assume anyone is the bad guy before you start writing.
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