What is Rankean history?

Similarly, you may ask, what was von Ranke most noted for as an historian?

Leopold von Ranke, (born Dec. 21, 1795, Wiehe, Thuringia, Saxony [Germany]—died May 23, 1886, Berlin), leading German historian of the 19th century, whose scholarly method and way of teaching (he was the first to establish a historical seminar) had a great influence on Western historiography.

Subsequently, question is, what was the key argument of von Ranke? In a series of lectures given before future King Maximilian II of Bavaria in 1854, Ranke argued that "every age is next to God", by which he meant that every period of history is unique and must be understood in its own context. He argued that God gazes over history in its totality and finds all periods equal.

Herein, what did von Ranke mean by objective '?

Objectivity in histography by no means stands for daily political neutrality. By the way, this also applies to von Ranke himself. His works had the most lasting effect primarily on the ProtestantReformation, the Roman Popes, English and French history in the 17th century.

Who is the father of modern history?

Historian and Bishop William Stubbs has been called the 'Father of Modern History'. His work on medieval chronicles and charters set a standard for the emerging school of English history in the 19th century and became the basic text for students in the succeeding generations.