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“H.G. Wells, the famous science fiction writer, who wrote history as a fan of history, a century ago wrote these words about Jenghis Khan and the Mongols.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: theories of history
For: History enthusiasts and students of historiography.
Key quote: “If we dig deep in our history and our doctrine, and remember that we are not descended from fearful men.”
The host discusses various theories of history, highlighting how historians have attempted to create templates to explain historical events. H.G. Wells' book 'History' is mentioned as part of this exploration into the complexities of human actions and historical narratives.