A recently found travel journal detailing a never-before-seen mission to India has been rocking the academic world. The discovery, if legitimate, could completely change the historical view of the relationship between political philosopher Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679), author of the famous Leviathan, and King Charles II of England (1630-1685) - as well as rewriting the early history of the East India Company (founded in 1600). Join us in our five-part exposé as we break down the historic and political importance of this rare find.
Week 1: Introduction - read about the discovery that could change the way we think about the connections between eastern and western political philosophy
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Week 2: Hobbes is intrigued by the connections between India's past and England's present. Could the ancient tale about the succession of King Dasaratha be the source of his amazing political theories?
Week 3: Hobbes relates his ideas about a classic Indian power struggle: Vali and Sugriva.
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Week 4: As Hobbes and his guide travel northeast, a pattern among Indian kings begins to make itself clear. This time, it's Bhishma who renounces the throne for the sake of his father.
Week 5: As they arrive in northern India, Hobbes is given a lesson from history, based on differences between the English Civil War and the Kuruksheta War.
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