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Historic recurrence is the repetition of similar events in history. [a] [b] The concept of historic recurrence has variously been applied to overall human history (e.g., to the rises and falls of empires), to repetitive patterns in the history of a given polity, and to any two specific events which bear a striking similarity. [4]
In contemporary use, the phrase stands for the idea that history sets the context for the present. The quotation is engraved on the National Archives Building in Washington, DC, [1] and is commonly used by the military when discussing the similarities between war throughout history. [2] [3]
Political scientist Robert C. Tucker describes Marx's analysis of Louis Bonaparte's rise to power and rule as a "prologue to later Marxist thought on the nature and meaning of fascism." Louis Bonaparte's regime has been interpreted as a precursor to 20th-century fascism. [4] Two of Marx's most recognizable quotes appear in the essay.
These Black History Month quotes from notable figures, activists and politicians including Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. will inspire you all year long.
What Is History? is a 1961 non-fiction book by historian E. H. Carr on historiography. It discusses history, facts, the bias of historians, science, morality, individuals and society, and moral judgements in history. The book originated in a series of lectures given by Carr in 1961 at the University of Cambridge.
From the mantras Muhammad Ali lived by to Michelle Obama's thoughts on what it means to fail, ahead find 120 quotes you can use to reflect on this February, and every other month of the year ...
55 Women’s History Month Quotes To Share With Kids "Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence." — Helen Keller, author and disability ...
The phrase "ash heap of history", [a] is a derogatory metaphoric reference to oblivion of things no longer relevant. [ 1 ] In 1887 the English essayist Augustine Birrell (1850–1933) coined the term in his series of essays, "Obiter Dicta": that great dust heap called 'history.' [ 1 ]