Quote Originally Posted by Freedomlover View Post
I had no intention of impugning the interpretation of history in general. There is certainly a place for it. What I thought I was conveying was the idea that all too often history is 'interpreted' to suit the goals of the interpreter, especially in the classroom. I have on many occasions hired interpreters, especially on Civil War battlefields such as Gettysburg.

If my comment ruffled any feathers I regret it.
Okay, I can see what you're saying, and I wasn't too clear in my comments about historic interpretation.

T.