Historical Document (Noun)
Meaning
Writing having historical value (as opposed to fiction or myth etc.).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Magna Carta is a historical document that has shaped the course of democracy in many countries.
- The Declaration of Independence is a historical document that announced the 13 American colonies' decision to become a sovereign nation.
- The Rosetta Stone is a historical document that helped scholars decipher ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.
- The Treaty of Versailles is a historical document that marked the end of World War I and imposed penalties on Germany.
- The Mayflower Compact is a historical document that established a framework for governance in the Plymouth Colony.