Is history repeating itself?

World history is full of contradictions. On the one hand, it is certainly fascinating, filled with courageous deeds and glorious victories that have moved human society forward. And where victory failed, heroic defeats have positively influenced national consciousness. Children have been learning about this in history classes for hundreds of years; monuments are built to heroes and streets are named after them. On the other hand, history is also full of oppression and killing. Is it all random, or does it follow any rules? Does history repeat itself? Are there any laws of history? Can history be predicted? And what about the mysteries of history? This book includes an analysis of major historical categories (such as assassinations, demonstrations, uprisings, revolutions, and wars) based on examples from world history, with a special focus on the history of Central Europe. It is intended primarily for lovers of history, politics, and mysteries, but its accessible format makes it suitable for a wider readership.