The book "Principles of the Philosophy of History" is a translation from Italian of the work "Scienza nuova" by the Italian philosopher Giambattista Vico. In this work, the author addresses the study of the general laws of human society and history in a different way than his predecessors did. Vico believed that history has its own laws, which can be divided into three main eras: divine, heroic and human. He believed that in order to understand history, it is necessary to turn to the very beginning of the development of society and language, as this will allow a better understanding of social structures and processes. "Principles of the Philosophy of History" is considered one of the key works in the field of philosophy of history and is known for its originality and innovative approach to the study of the past of mankind.