Hardcore HistoryFebruary 1, 2000

Show 32 Globalization Unto Death

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The Travels of Marco Polo

“Marco Polo's book about his travels to China hit Europe in the early Renaissance, causing a sensation due to the lack of information and knowledge at the time.”

Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: Impact of Marco Polo's travels

For: Historians and those interested in Renaissance literature

Key quote: “Marco Polo's book about his travels to China hit Europe in the early Renaissance, causing a sensation due to the lack of information and knowledge at the time.”

The host briefly mentions Marco Polo's book to highlight its significance during the Renaissance. It served as a crucial source of information about China at a time when knowledge was limited in Europe.

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War of the Worlds

H.G. Wells

“The technological difference between the powers is hard to imagine, likened to H.G. Wells' Martians from the War of the Worlds arriving in your community.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: European exploration and conquest

For: Historians and readers interested in colonialism

Key quote: “it's like H.G. Wells' as Martians from the War of the Worlds arriving in your community.”

The host mentions 'War of the Worlds' to illustrate the stark technological disparity between European explorers and the native populations they encountered. This comparison highlights the overwhelming dominance of European powers, akin to Martians invading a community, emphasizing the bravery of those who faced such odds.

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Over the Edge of the World

Lawrence Bergreen

“Lawrence Burgreen, who wrote a great book about Magellan's edition. Fantastic. It's called Over the Edge of the World.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Magellan's expedition

For: History enthusiasts and readers interested in exploration narratives

Key quote: “Lawrence Burgreen, who wrote a great book about Magellan's edition. Fantastic. It's called Over the Edge of the World.”

The host discusses the vivid accounts of Brazil from the expedition of Magellan, highlighting the contrast between the dry logs of the time and the more colorful descriptions by Antonio Pigafetta. Lawrence Bergreen's book 'Over the Edge of the World' is mentioned as a fantastic resource that captures these historical narratives and the experiences of explorers like Amerigo Vespucci.

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Isle of Thieves

Lawrence Burgreen

“Lawrence Burgreen says they should have called it the island of sharers, because all they were were communal folks with a live and let live sort of attitude when it came to stuff.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Magellan's encounter in Guam

For: Historians and readers interested in colonial encounters

Key quote: “But author Lawrence Burgreen says they should have called it the island of sharers, because all they were were communal folks with a live and let live sort of attitude when it came to stuff.”

The host discusses the cultural clash between Magellan's crew and the natives of Guam, highlighting the misunderstandings that led to violence. The mention of 'Isle of Thieves' serves to illustrate the differing perspectives on ownership and community values between the two groups.

ASIN: B0GM2WXP5D

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Guns, Germs, and Steel

Jared Diamond

“Jared Diamond's wonderful book, Guns, Germs, and Steel was written to answer the question of a native person who asked the author why it was that it was the Europeans who ended up with all, he called it cargo, all the stuff that a lot of.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: European exploration dominance

For: Historians and students of colonialism

Key quote: “Jared Diamond's wonderful book, Guns, Germs, and Steel was written to answer the question of a native person who asked the author why it was that it was the Europeans who ended up with all, he called it cargo, all the stuff that a lot of.”

The host mentions 'Guns, Germs, and Steel' to explore the historical factors that allowed Europeans to dominate global exploration and colonization. Jared Diamond's book addresses the underlying reasons for this disparity, including agriculture and disease, which shaped the course of history.

ASIN: B004JLTPTI

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