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Hardcore HistoryFebruary 2, 2000
Show 33 Blitz Old School Toughness
Book mentions
4 book mentions in this episode.
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Books Mentioned
“Livy is quoted regarding the study of history as a means to find examples and warnings, contrasting old and modern historical perspectives.”
Sentiment: Critical Analysis
Trigger: study of history
For: Students and history enthusiasts
Key quote: “Livy is quoted regarding the study of history as a means to find examples and warnings.”
The host references Livy's work to highlight the importance of learning from historical examples. This contrast between old and modern perspectives serves to emphasize the relevance of historical study in contemporary times.
ASIN: N/A
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The Story of Civilization
Will Durant
“There's a lot of crackpot histories out there, but there's also people like Will Durant who are wonderful and who obviously have talents above and beyond your average historian.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: historical commentary and analysis
For: Individuals interested in history and its analysis
Key quote: “I think you get the same thing in a lot of other genres, history included.”
The host mentions 'The Story of Civilization' by Will Durant to highlight the importance of historians who provide insightful commentary on historical events. Durant is presented as a prime example of a historian whose talent and perspective elevate his work above that of others in the field.
ASIN: N/A
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Collapse
Jared Diamond
“Jared Diamond's book Collapse deals with them. At the end of collapse, he gives five or six reasons society fails.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: societal collapse analysis
For: Historians and students of history
Key quote: “Jared Diamond's book Collapse deals with them.”
The host references Jared Diamond's book 'Collapse' to emphasize the complexity of societal failures and the inadequacy of simplistic historical models. Diamond's work provides multiple categories for understanding why societies fail, contrasting with the idea of a singular life cycle of empires.
ASIN: B09MR4XH6J
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Anabasis
Xenophon
“Xenophon wrote a book called the Anabasis, where he recounts this amazing story of being trapped in the middle of Persia after being on the losing side in a Persian Civil War.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Military organization and toughness
For: Historians and military strategists
Key quote: “Xenophon wrote a whole epilogue and then a whole other book with the sole purpose of trying to convince a Greek audience that Persia was not as tough as she used to be and was ripe for the taking.”
The host references Xenophon's 'Anabasis' to illustrate the historical context of military organization and the importance of toughness in warfare. By recounting Xenophon's experiences, the host emphasizes how technology alone cannot replace the human element of resilience and toughness in military conflicts.
ASIN: B0B3J5YV8F
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