THE FORMATION PRINCIPLES OF MEDIEVAL HISTORIOGRAPHY

Abstract

This article analyzes the formation of medieval historiography, its main methodological principles, and its interrelation with source studies. The Middle Ages represent one of the most dynamic periods in human history, characterized by significant political, social, and cultural transformations. Studying this period constitutes an essential stage in the development of historiography. The article examines various types of medieval historical sources — written, oral, and archaeological — their distinctive features, and the application of critical and comparative methods in their analysis. Moreover, the importance of an interdisciplinary approach in the study of the medieval era within modern historiography is emphasized.