The Biggest Losers in History

Historians do not like the subjunctive mood. But why, actually? Is everything in the world predetermined? If we look back at the past, the historical crossroads where different paths opened up are obvious. By refusing to imagine how events might have unfolded under different circumstances, we give up the very thought that life could have been better. It is necessary to think in the subjunctive mood, to study alternatives, so as to avoid mistakes in the future, considering the lessons of the past.