History and Social Science Introduction Any discipline of the human knowledge could not able to develop in remoteness and isolation. Since twentieth century Homogenous nature of subject is replaced with heterogeneous nature. Nature of social science is inter-disciplinary approach and a collobaration among social science Marc Bloch- history is the basis of all knowledge Edward Thompson- history is the queen of social science History being a comprehensive subject has many aspects such as political, constitutional, diplomatic, economic, social, intellectual so on.

History and Political Science Political history demands a great share in the workshop of history. Politics is instrumental in shaping the constitutional, legal, diplomatic, economic and social problems of a country. History helps to to understand the main principles of political science such as republic, democracy, nationalism, imperialism and colonialism English historians went to the extent of saying that all history is political history. According to Prof. Seeley history and political science are inseparably connected

History and Constitutional Studies Related to politics constitutional studies assist in the understanding of following items the political institutions, rules, regulations, rights and duties, mode of justice, executive, legislative administrative functions, nature of bureaucracy are all defined under constitutional history. Ex. Holdsworth’s History of English Law, P.V. Kane’s History of the Dharmasatras

History and Diplomatic Studies It deals with the principles of international principles. Issues such as balance of war, cold war, international peace, disarmament were studied historically. Diplomatic history deals with the history of international relations between states. Diplomatic history tends to be more concerned with the history of diplomacy whereas international relations deals more with current events and creating a model intended to shed explanatory light on international politics Ex: Muriel E Chamberlain, Pax Britannica'? British Foreign Policy 1789-1914 (1988)

History and Economics There has been new orientation in our historical outlook from the days of the materialistic interpretation of history by Marx. Economic Theories - mainspring of all historical activities whether war or conquest, colonization or imperialism, originated because of economic motives. Economics influences history and historical knowledge helps us to understand economic principles Indian historians such as Hiren Mukherjee, Palme Dutt, Kosambi, Mohammed Habib and others were greatly impressed by Marxism thought. According to D.D. Kosambi history is essentially the change of mode of production in successive periods in society

History and Sociology Sociology deals with institutions and problems dealing with man and society, customs, manners, habits, food, dress, amusements, family life, folklore, festivals, ceremonies. Sociology needs history as much as history needs sociology in order to describe social behavioral patterns. Sociology is helping history to study ‘social factors’ which is a study not of society at rest but constantly in social change and development. Ex. Travelyan’s Social History of England.

History and Geography History and Geography bear a close relationship to each other. Time and space factors give history its correct perspectives. Aristotle and Montesquieu have emphasized the influence of climate on man. Climatology has played a vital role in the formation of national character, and influenced human endeavors and achievements. Ex: Fernand Braudel, La Méditerranée et le Monde Méditerranéen à l'Epoque de Philippe II (1949) (The Mediterranean and the Mediterranean World in the Age of Philip II)

History and Literature History and literature are closely interrelated. History is the record of life, literature is the reflections of life. The main theme of both history and literature is man in society. Travelyan considered history as branch of literature. Historical novels have popularized history and added a new dimension to historical understanding. Victor Hugo and Tolstoy are eminent historical novelists. The recent historical novel In the city of Gold and Silver by Kenize Mourad have been a very successful attempt in this directions.

History and Anthropology Anthropology is the study of human origins, societies and cultures. Anthropology classified into biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology. These studies assist historical research to see the events scientifically. Each branch of these studies widens the scope of understanding history.