Here is a Theory of History I have devised based on the following principles: EQUILIBRIUM -- Every disturbance of change is restored through another reaction. E.g., West tries to destroy Russian Revolution at its inception. West then suffers through the fear of the brutal Soviet Empire for 50 years. PIONEER ROLE -- A pioneer leads history forward to the next stage of progress. Cromwell in UK brought the possibility of democracy. Napoleon brought new higher values to Europe. Akbar brought the possibility of harmony and unification of religions in India, etc. --Roy Posner 14:26, 7 June 2009 (UTC)