The Pocket Guide to World History

Hecate. Greek goddess of magic. 3 heads or bodies. [Read more ...]

Hector. Prince, defender of Troy, killed by Achilles. [Read more ...]

Hecuba. Wife of Priam. [Read more ...]

Hedonism. Philosophy of human pleasure. [Read more ...]

Heem, Jan de. 1606-83. Dutch still life painter. [Read more ...]

Heemskerk, Maerten van. 1498-1574. Dutch Mannerist painter. [Read more ...]

Hegel, G.W.F. 1770-1831. German Idealist philosopher: Dialectical Reasoning: thesis vs antithesis = synthesis. Dialectical Materialism. “Universe is evolving from first cause toward self awareness and freedom. In man, God becomes aware of Himself”. Phenomenology 1806. Encyclopedia of Philosophy 1817. Philosophy of History 1830. [Read more ...]

Heidegger, Martin. 1889-1976. German Existentialist philosopher. Being and Time 1927. [Read more ...]

Heidelberg Catechism. 1563. Calvinist confession used by Reformed churches. [Read more ...]

Heine, Heinrich. 1797-1856. German lyric satirical Socialist poet. Young Germany. Lorelei. Atta Troll 1843-5. [Read more ...]

Heinkel, Ernst. 1888-1958. German. First turbojet aircraft. [Read more ...]

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