And what if history is not just a simple narration, but a rigorous science that structures its material through the concepts of the humanities;

In this historic inaugural lecture, Paul Vend, with his irresistible sharpness and sparkling mind, takes us away from every certainty. He does not reveal a linear path, but a dazzling mosaic of fundamental differences: the Romans, the ancient, and even ourselves, have existed in an unpredictable, "exotic" way.

History, through the lens of sociology, becomes a pursuit of the unseen laws that shape human choices. It not only explains the past but also sheds light on the surprising logic of the human adventure.

A landmark text, fresh, provocative, and entirely relevant, both today and at the time of its first presentation.