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Hardcore HistoryJan 24, 2000
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“The speaker discusses the long-term ramifications of losing the yeoman farmer class in the U.S., referencing an ancient book called 'The Other Greek'.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: yeoman farmer class
For: Historians and those interested in American cultural history
Key quote: “And again, in an ancient book called The Other Greek, and when our founding fathers created this nation, they assume that nine out of ten people were yeoman farmers.”
The host discusses the historical significance of the yeoman farmer class and its decline in the U.S., referencing 'The Other Greek' to illustrate how foundational this class was to early American society. The book is used to highlight the cultural and psychological impacts of moving away from agrarian roots.