Hardcore HistoryJanuary 24, 2000

Show 24 Classical Hanson

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The Face of Battle

John Keegan

“John Keegan wrote a groundbreaking book called The Face of Battle, which was an early attempt to see ancient or medieval battle from the viewpoint of the people who were fighting it.”

Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: understanding historical battles

For: Historians and military history enthusiasts

Key quote: “First of all, it's a hard thing to do, right?”

The host mentions 'The Face of Battle' to highlight John Keegan's groundbreaking approach to understanding the human experience in warfare. Despite acknowledging Keegan's influence on military history, the host expresses a personal disconnect with his work compared to that of Victor Davis Hansen.

ASIN: 0140048979

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The Western Way of War

Victor Davis Hanson

“Victor Davis Hansen's groundbreaking book, The Western Way of War, explained what hoplite battle was like in ancient Greek times for the hoplites fighting it.”

Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: understanding ancient battles

For: History enthusiasts and students of military history

Key quote: “Hansen's book was a revelation to me.”

The host mentions 'The Western Way of War' by Victor Davis Hanson as a pivotal work that helped him visualize the experiences of soldiers in ancient battles. He credits Hanson's book for deepening his understanding of historical events and the human experience in warfare.

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Who Killed Homer

“I remember reading a book you co-authored called Who Killed Homer about the death of classical education.”

Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: classical education decline

For: Educators and students interested in classical education

Key quote: “I remember reading a book you co-authored called Who Killed Homer about the death of classical education.”

The host mentions 'Who Killed Homer' to highlight the decline of classical education and its impact on modern learning. The discussion emphasizes the importance of a classical liberal education in developing critical thinking and a comprehensive understanding of history and culture.

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The Republic

Plato

“Reading Plato's The Republic or reading Polybius or some Tacitus, how would that help a modern-day person?”

Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: importance of classical texts

For: Students and educators in the humanities

Key quote: “How would reading Plato's the Republic or reading Polybius or some tacitist, how would that help a modern-day person?”

The host discusses the relevance of classical literature, particularly Plato's 'The Republic', in understanding key societal questions and human nature. They argue that modern education has strayed from these foundational texts, which provide essential insights into organizing society and addressing prejudices.

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Antigone

Sophocles

“They look at prejudices or preconceived ideas about gender and race and class as well, and also they talk about human nature itself, that human nature is pretty disturbing, as discussed in Sophocles' Antigone.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: importance of classical literature

For: students and educators in the humanities

Key quote: “they look at prejudices or preconceived ideas about gender and race and class as well.”

The host discusses the relevance of classical texts like Sophocles' 'Antigone' in understanding key societal issues and human nature. They argue that these works provide essential insights that modern literature often overlooks, particularly in the context of societal organization and human behavior.

ASIN: 1580493882

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The Histories

Polybius

“The mention of Polybius highlights the reliance on his accounts for understanding the Punic Wars and the implications of potentially flawed narratives.”

Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: Punic Wars narratives

For: Historians and students of ancient history

Key quote: “The mention of Polybius highlights the reliance on his accounts for understanding the Punic Wars and the implications of potentially flawed narratives.”

The host discusses how Polybius' accounts are crucial for understanding the Punic Wars. However, there is an acknowledgment of the potential flaws in his narratives that could affect historical interpretations.

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Fields Without Dreams

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“The speaker discusses the long-term ramifications of losing the yeoman farmer class in the U.S., referencing modern books including 'Fields Without Dreams'.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: yeoman farmer class

For: Historians and those interested in agricultural history

Key quote: “I try to discuss that at link in two modern books of Fields Without Dreams and Letters from American Farmer.”

The host discusses the historical significance of the yeoman farmer class in the United States and its decline over the past century. They reference 'Fields Without Dreams' to explore the implications of this shift on individual self-reliance and societal happiness.

ASIN: B073HL3K4N

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Letters from an American Farmer

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“The speaker discusses the long-term ramifications of losing the yeoman farmer class in the U.S., referencing modern books including 'Letters from an American Farmer'.”

Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: loss of yeoman farmer class

For: Individuals interested in agricultural history and its societal impacts.

Key quote: “The speaker discusses the long-term ramifications of losing the yeoman farmer class in the U.S., referencing modern books including 'Letters from an American Farmer'.”

The host briefly mentions 'Letters from an American Farmer' to highlight the historical significance of the yeoman farmer class in America. This reference serves to underscore the ongoing discussion about the implications of its decline.

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The Other Greek

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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.

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