Analyse the major limitations to the use of history as a learning tool. In light of these, what use is the study of history to a contemporary intelligence analyst?

  Analyse the major limitations to the use of history as a learning tool. In light of these, what use is the study of history to a contemporary intelligence analyst?   01: How is history limited as a learning tool? (The strengths and weaknesses) 02: How does an intelligence analyst use Epistemology in his analysis of a current issue/situation?