Abstract: The paper discusses history and agricultural change in Zambia. It states that in the 1960s and 1970s Zambia was not an isolated island during the historiographical division in African history. This change resulted both from intellectual and practical considerations. In terms of agrarian history, the author argues that historians are best equipped for uncovering concealed realities because of the breadth and sophistication of their methodology. The paper concludes by stating that the intellectual rigour and aesthetic objectives in producing social knowledge make history peculiarly suited for formulating for formulating policies that would meaningfully transform agricultural and economic development in Zambia.