This master thesis follows the development of the historiographical thought of Thomas Carlyle's works as a historian with special emphasis on his idea of heroism as the main motive of almost all his literary works. Rooted in german idealist philosophy and strict calvinist religion belief, the heroic idea characterized the historical subjects Carlyle chose to deal with. Given the fact that since the beginning of the 21st century, his intellectual and erudit value, especially in the philosophical sphere and socio-critical in Western universities has begun to be evaluated again, this work will surely help in better understanding of the historical concepts and content of Carlyle's works. It is necessary to re-read Carlyle not only so that he is not unhappily associated with the totalitarian regimes of the first half of the 20th century, but also because his radical conservative thought is needed to Europe and the world now as never before. He always emphasized that history represents the backbone of all human activities and science in general, and knowing our European history will greatly help us in dealing with the present and future burden, which may be uncertain, but still with the knowledge that difficult times are our reality, we will be able to overcome them more easily once they begin to unfold.