Byzantine emperors were believed to be appointed by God. It did not matter the person's background or lineage, ruling was a possibility. Once a ruler was appointed though, only a revolution could overthrow that person. Focus on the...

A great way to analyze the causes of an event. Listen to five different points of view about the English Civil War of 1642 and who was responsible for it. From the UK National Archives.

Looks at the role of philosophy in the study of government, and the divine right of kings.