A model in which history moves like seasons or dynasties: rise, decline, rebellion, renewal, and repetition.
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cyclical model of history
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A transcript-matched topic anchored by excerpts such as "And in the past, there have been two main models for understanding historical development. Okay, so the first is the idea of a cycle..."
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"And in the past, there have been two main models for understanding historical development. Okay, so the first is the idea of a cycle..."
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History is not a cycle, and it is not a line moving politely toward truth.
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