A historical diary or journal is a personal record or account written by an individual during a specific period in history. It provides insights into the daily life, thoughts, and experiences of the author, offering valuable information for understanding the historical context in which they lived. These documents are often used by historians to gain a more personal perspective on events and trends of the time.
A diary can also be called a journal.
A diary, journal, or first-person description of an event written at the time it occurred.
Anne's journal has long been recognized as an important historical document. Anne said in her diary that Margot also kept a diary, but not trace of Margot's diary has ever been found. Anne is the only person of the eight in hiding who's journal is recognized because hers is the only one we have. Miep Gies, in her late seventies, dictated her autobiography to Allison Leslie Gold, but that is not the same as keeping a journal that is later published.
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un journal / journal intime
The Historical Journal was created in 1923.
Yes, "diary" or "log" could be used as synonyms for "journal."
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A diary in french is called a "journal intime". Loosely translated in would mean an intimate journal.
Anne simply called her journal "my diary", but addressed all entries in her diary to "Kitty".
Ukrainian Historical Journal was created in 1957.
A captain's journal or diary of a voyage is a written record kept by the captain of a ship detailing important events, observations, navigational data, and personal reflections during a voyage. It serves as a historical document and a navigational aid for future reference.