What is another word for whig history?
Pronunciation: [wˈɪɡ hˈɪstəɹˌi] (IPA) 
Whig history is a term used to describe the practice of interpreting history in a way that celebrates progress, enlightenment, democracy, and other liberal values. However, this approach is criticized for its tendency to oversimplify complex historical events and to ignore the experiences of marginalized groups. Synonyms for Whig history include optimistic history, triumphalist history, teleological history, and linear history. These terms are used to describe a narrow view of history that emphasizes progress towards a predetermined end, often ignoring the challenges, setbacks, and contradictions that are inherent in the human experience. Other related terms include conservative history, revisionist history, and critical history.
