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This episode looks at the present reaching speech from the ending of the 1940 movie, "The Great Dictator" to explore how the video links to ideals of contemporaries, including academics like Jacques Barzun. Brazun wrote the 1941; Darwin, Marx, Wagner: Critique Of A Heritage, which covers similar themes as Chaplin's analysis.
Published 05/12/15
Published 05/12/15
We take a look at the history of slavery and those that had it forced upon them. Thank You for your continued support. You can also find exclusive content on the show's youtube page: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYjULbrvVepZ04KaeyxjMyA Further you can leave comments on our Itunes page: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/history-with-james-ipod/id373747636?mt=2
Published 03/05/15
What do hot dogs and General John J. Pershing have in common? This week we discuss the home front experience of German-Americans during World War I and what it has in common with internment of Americans during World War II. Thank You for your continued support. You can also find exclusive content on the show's youtube page: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYjULbrvVepZ04KaeyxjMyA Further you can leave comments on our Itunes page:...
Published 01/15/15
We discuss the origin of the racial state of Nazi-Germany and its ideology against Eastern Europeans. Thank You for your continued support. You can also find exclusive content on the show's youtube page: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYjULbrvVepZ04KaeyxjMyA Further you can leave comments on our Itunes page: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/history-with-james-ipod/id373747636?mt=2
Published 12/21/14
Serbia fought a brutal war with many atrocities against it and largely away from the eyes of the World because of the Eastern and Western Fronts. The Serbian Front played out the great tensions of the region for the last 50 years. Thank you again for your continued support, here is the link to the album fundraiser, for the podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/ng/album/coolidge-metaphor-for-contradiction/id813759717 You can also find exclusive content on the show's youtube page:...
Published 08/08/14
This episode is really a two part of sorts, which looks at the lead up to World War I in the Balkan Wars and the consequences that created a hostile environment in the Balkans. Russia and Austria-Hungary's relations were at a all time low because of the outcome, along with the later and Serbia. Thank you again for your continued support, here is the link to the album fundraiser, for the podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/ng/album/coolidge-metaphor-for-contradiction/id813759717 You can also...
Published 07/17/14
We look at China during World War II and the Civil War that followed. We see how it affects current East Asia and many of the tensions that still exist. We also show through Rana Mitter's work just how important China was to the war effort. Thank you again for your continued support, here is the link to the album fundraiser, for the podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/ng/album/coolidge-metaphor-for-contradiction/id813759717 You can also find exclusive content on the show's youtube page:...
Published 05/31/14
We talk about the fall of Ching dynasty and the events that led to its downfall. We also chronicle the rise of Nationalism in China and the events preceding World War II in China. Thank you again for your continued support, here is the link to the album fundraiser, for the podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/ng/album/coolidge-metaphor-for-contradiction/id813759717 You can also find exclusive content on the show's youtube page: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYjULbrvVepZ04KaeyxjMyA Further...
Published 05/03/14
We look at the the background of economist FA Hayek and the first three chapters of The Road to Serfdom. We also look at what lessons he took away from the war. Thank you again for your continued support, here is the link to the album fundraiser, for the podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/ng/album/coolidge-metaphor-for-contradiction/id813759717 You can also find exclusive content on the show's youtube page: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYjULbrvVepZ04KaeyxjMyA Further you cab leave comments...
Published 04/05/14
We talk about sharecropping in the Reconstruction Era and what it had to do with the failures of the post Civil War society. What did sharecropping have to do with land and labor? Thank you again for your continued support, here is the link to the album fundraiser, for the podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/ng/album/coolidge-metaphor-for-contradiction/id813759717 You can also find exclusive content on the show's youtube page: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYjULbrvVepZ04KaeyxjMyA Further...
Published 03/21/14
We look at Rome's conquest of Gaul and why it is an important period to study? Who are the key players and what norms did it break? Thank you again for your continued support, here is the link to the album fundraiser, for the podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/ng/album/coolidge-metaphor-for-contradiction/id813759717 You can also find exclusive content on the show's youtube page: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYjULbrvVepZ04KaeyxjMyA You can also leave comments on our Itunes page:...
Published 03/11/14
We talk about de Tocqueville's work "Democracy in America" and the reach of the work. Why is it important to study such a work? Thank you again for your continued support, here is the link for the album fundraiser for the podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/ng/album/coolidge-metaphor-for-contradiction/id813759717 You can also find exclusive content on the show's youtube page: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYjULbrvVepZ04KaeyxjMyA leave comments on our Itunes page:...
Published 02/26/14
We discuss the modern history of Germany from the middle ages to the forming of a modern German nation-state. We discuss how Germany went from being a fragmented group of states to a united country and people. If you would like to help the podcast in raising funds and feel the 48 episodes is worth it. we have put up the most popular episode for sell. Thank you again for your continued support, here is the...
Published 02/17/14
We look at the Dutch Revolt and its rule in the rise of the Dutch. You can also find exclusive content on the show's youtube page: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYjULbrvVepZ04KaeyxjMyA You can also leave comments on our Itunes page: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/history-with-james-ipod/id373747636?mt=2
Published 01/27/14
We look at the reason why Edmund Burke was such an important figure. Additional exclusive content can be found at the youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYjULbrvVepZ04KaeyxjMyA
Published 01/12/14
We talk about the Polish-Soviet War and the only successful action by the Whites against the Communist. We look at the history of Poland, dating back to the 18th Century. We also explore why Poland rejected the Communist form of government. Additional content on youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYjULbrvVepZ04KaeyxjMyA
Published 01/02/14
We discuss the Bolshevik takeover and the resistance in the Russian Civil War. Also how a largely bloodless Revolution became a bloody Civil War. You can also check out exclusive content at the podcast' youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYjULbrvVepZ04KaeyxjMyA
Published 12/13/13
He continue the journey through the Russian Revolution from the fall of the Czar to the Provisional Government. You can also check out exclusive content at the podcast' youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYjULbrvVepZ04KaeyxjMyA
Published 11/21/13
This episode deals with the period of late 19 Century to World War I, which are important to understanding the Russian Revolution. Additional content can be found on the youtube channel for the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYjULbrvVepZ04KaeyxjMyA All proceeds of ads go to bandwidth payments
Published 10/28/13
In this podcast we use the film to explore the social aspects of Nazi-Germany. The film Good uses the character John Halder(Viggo Mortensen) to display the changing German society 1933-1940. Exclusive content can be found on the Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYjULbrvVepZ04KaeyxjMyA
Published 10/06/13
We discuss the impact of rising European powers and the conflict it produced. As well as, the innovations in weapons that created mass casualties. Also check out the podcast youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYjULbrvVepZ04KaeyxjMyA
Published 09/29/13
We look at the second part of the Greek Civil War, from the wrapping up of World War II to the the Greek Civil War. Exclusive Youtube content is available on the History With James page: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYjULbrvVepZ04KaeyxjMyA
Published 09/19/13
This episode begins a two episode journey look at the Greek Civil War. You can catch additional content at youtube on the History With James page: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYjULbrvVepZ04KaeyxjMyA
Published 09/13/13
This episode takes the listener on the journey of American Independence in 1776. A trying time, in which Washington is tested and the faith of America is tested. You will notice in the picture, that Washington is standing, in reality no one would have been standing due to the severe weather. Also don't forgot about exclusive youtube content for the podcast at: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYjULbrvVepZ04KaeyxjMyA
Published 09/01/13