Does anyone know of any major authors who write about the importance of seeing yourself represented in history?

Okay sort of specific and academic but:

I need some background research/theory on how it is detrimental to a sense of belonging (or national identity) if you don’t see yourself or your group represented in the nations history.

I sort of take this as a given but I need to cite actual authors and am having trouble finding them. Any ideas.

Specifically about history texts.

THANK YOU!!!