THOMAS CARLYLE (1795-1885) AND THE THEORY OF THE HERO IN HISTORY (THE BOOK OF CHAMPIONS)

Abstract

The heroic trend in the interpretation of history is one of the ancient interpretations known to man, and it means that the deeds of great men are what make the events of history in this world. As it is one of three interpretations of history, there is also the divine direction and the human direction. There was a belief in an era in history that the chariot of history was driven by mighty warrior heroes, and people believed that these were superior to the common people. The aristocracy prevailed in these systems of government, and through it the chivalry that glorified the war arose. This trend began since the time of the Pharaohs, Mesopotamia and China, as the king was the law-maker and fully responsible for the state in all respects. The parish glorified him so that some of these rulers said: I am your supreme Lord, and the parish believed him.