The role of personality in history. "The cult of heroism", "divine destiny", the formation of a person who from a young age is aware of his right and duty to control the fate of millions.These are the themes of the main historical works of Thomas Carlyle, an outstanding scientist who sincerely believed that humanity owes its progress and advancement not so much to the masses as to exceptional individuals who towered over the crowd. Some suffered a tragic defeat, others triumphed over their era - but they all managed to change the time in which they lived and the countries they ruled.The publisher's layout has been saved in a4.pdf format.