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Hardcore HistoryJanuary 8, 2000
Show 8 Scars Of The Great War
Book mentions
4 book mentions in this episode.
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Books Mentioned
The Razor's Edge
Somerset Maugham
“Maugham's book is just one example of the literature that reflects the transformation of ideas about war from heroism to the harsh realities faced by soldiers after World War I.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: impact of World War I
For: Readers interested in historical literature and the psychological impact of war
Key quote: “Maugham's book is just one example, but the literature of the 1920s is replete with this stuff.”
The host mentions 'The Razor's Edge' to illustrate how literature reflects the profound changes in human perspectives following the trauma of World War I. The book serves as an example of the disillusionment experienced by soldiers who returned home with a starkly different understanding of war than they had before.
ASIN: 1989647197
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Storm of Steel
Ernst Junger
“You want to pick up a book that will blow your mind, go pick up Storm of Steel by Ernst Junger. It's written like a diary, and Younger is so matter-of-fact.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: First World War tactics
For: Readers interested in military history and psychological insights into warfare.
Key quote: “You want to pick up a book that will blow your mind, go pick up Storm of Steel by Ernst Junger.”
The host mentions 'Storm of Steel' to highlight its unique perspective on the First World War, contrasting it with more commonly assigned literature like 'All Quiet on the Western Front.' The book provides a deeper understanding of the mindset and motivations of soldiers during the war, which is often overlooked in more moralistic narratives.
ASIN: B09K1WVXCZ
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“When the teachers would assign books on the First World War, they would assign books like All Quiet on the Western Front, right? We all remember that book.”
Sentiment: Critical Analysis
Trigger: First World War literature
For: Readers interested in historical perspectives on war
Key quote: “But there are darker books that in some way explain things in a way that astonishes us more than books like All Quiet on the Western Front.”
The host mentions 'All Quiet on the Western Front' to highlight its moralistic message about the senselessness of war. However, they argue that it doesn't fully capture the mindset of soldiers during the conflict, suggesting that darker accounts like 'Storm of Steel' provide a more profound understanding of the war experience.
ASIN: 0593688678
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“It's called Aftermath, The Remnants of War. And it's a book about what these battlefields are like when the war is over.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: impact of World War I
For: history enthusiasts and those interested in military studies
Key quote: “It's a book about what these battlefields are like when the war is over.”
The host mentions 'Aftermath, The Remnants of War' to illustrate the long-lasting effects of World War I on the landscape of France, where unexploded shells still pose a danger today. This book provides insight into the aftermath of war, emphasizing that the consequences extend far beyond the battlefield and into the lives of people even decades later.
ASIN: B0CFJKXF7N
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