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! ! 117 the progress of science through time and the evolution of newer forms of knowledge. National history discusses the origin of a n ation, its tribes, how it is geographically divided , how far it spread its borders, and the changes wrought over time. M ilitary history deals with the military changes within a nation. This branch of history differs from political history. Political history deals with matters of administration, whereas military history is concerned with aspects of bravery or lack thereof , strong or weak military strategies, advancements in military needs and equipment. History is also associated with other subjects , the latter of which are its own bra n ches , su ch as the philosophy of history. This deals with the rules go verning the recording of history , the advantages thereof , the prin ciples when recording his torical accounts, the factors a historian considers , and the discussion of progress , advancement, and circumstances within the field of history. The third category within this field is the source of history , which draws information from t he industries, traditions, religion, beliefs , and customs of a nation. This enables a historian to discover their history through a variety of means. 25. Geography: This field analyzes the world’s current natural features , the location of rivers and mountains , etc. Ther e are five types of geography. The f i rst is that which deals with townships. The second is p olitical geography, which deals with the political significance of a mountain, river , or city and their effect on the neighboring cities. This also discusses whether one country is occupying another and whether the political circumstances are favorable or unfavorable. Another branch is e conomic geography which discusses the country’s domestic produce and imports and exports. For example, India produces wheat and cotton which is exported to Europe, America, and other countries. Another branch is e nvironmental geography which studies what rain is , why dew is formed , and how hail or snow is created. Another branch is Cartography which includes mapmaking. 26. Architecture : Architecture can be divided into three studies. The first study deals with the construction of the buildi ng, which can be further divided into several categories. It ex plains how foundations are laid , which construction material should be used in relation to the elevation of the land, how to ensure the building