01 The Feelings of History: How Emotional Intelligence Shaped Civilizations

By Gitangshu Adhikary

History is often told as a series of battles, treaties, and political maneuvers-but what if the true driver of human events was far more subtle?

In The Feelings of History, Gitangshu Adhikary argues that the emotional climate of civilizations-how societies and leaders understand, manage, and act upon human feelings-has determined both triumph and collapse. With a unique blend of history, psychology, and philosophy, this book explores:

How emotional intelligence shaped early human cooperation and the rise of civilizations.

The failures of empathy that triggered wars, revolutions, and the fall of empires.

The emotional strategies of great leaders like Churchill, FDR, Gandhi, and Mandela.

How collective courage, fear, and hope influenced social movements and revolutions.

Lessons for the modern age: navigating digital connectivity, globalization, and the emotional challenges of contemporary life.

Through vivid storytelling, case studies, and scientific insight, Adhikary invites readers to understand history not only as a sequence of events, but as a living narrative of human feeling. This book is perfect for history enthusiasts, leadership scholars, and anyone curious about the invisible emotional forces that shape the world.

Discover a history shaped by empathy, guided by emotion, and written by the human heart.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FVKM56K2
• ISBN13: 9798269090467
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"