The cotemporary writer who is personally familiar with his theme has unquestionably a great advantage; but it is assumed that his pen can scarcely escape the bias of private friendship or political connection.
This discusses the inherent trade-offs for contemporary historians, acknowledging their unique access while also noting the potential for bias.
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