Great course in what I missed in college
Having gone to an engineering school, my liberal arts courses were limited to some literature and philosophy courses. This course is absolutely fascinating and puts many of the bits and pieces I've heard about over the years in perspective and fills in many gaping holes in my knowledge. Kagan never fails to explain by seeking the motivations, either theorized or documented, of the players, which completely dispels the stereotype of history as dusty facts and dates. Yes, he does connect with modern events, and I have read of his political leaning, but I never felt I was being preached to as he frequently made disclaimers about the views. As an online listener, I found it helpful to have maps or Wikipedia handy. The one annoying thing as mentioned by others is the frequent throat clearing. Overall, an excellent course that I would listen to again.Read full review »
Mapmyrunner via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/24/13
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WesleyQuirino via Apple Podcasts · Brazil · 09/23/17
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CletusClambake via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/26/21
This is great information by someone who is obviously an outstanding scholar in his field. I think it is appropriate that he points out how modern thought is shaped by Greek history. That’s kind of the whole point of history! Also those that fault him for having a conservative bent would not have...Read full review »
GrkFan89 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/18/20
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