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The interaction of the individual in history and politics has posed major theoretical questions of historical analysis for the past two centuries: is social destiny shaped by forces beyond the power of the individual, or can the future be mastered by collective effort under the... Read Full Overview

""The Hero in History: A Study in Limitation and Possibility"" is a thought-provoking book written by Sidney Hook. In this book, Hook explores the concept of heroism, its limitations, and possibilities. He argues that the traditional view of the hero as a larger-than-life figure... Read Full Overview