There was a history of philosophy. But Hegel came up with a philosophy of history using dialectic idealism. Thesis, antithesis, synthesis was the unfolding of God. Progress sounds cool, but is it true? We will find out.
The Why:
These books were made for little thinkers like you. Even when the world seems crazy, backwards, or upside-down, know that there are plenty of wisdom-lovers growing up out there. And one day, you will get to the truth of things.