Self -congratulatory History
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“Although the speakers demonstrated an extensive knowledge regarding revolutionary America they mostly discuss their books, their mentors and what has been referred to as American exceptionalism. In episode II there is a conversation on the difference between history written for academics and history written for the general public in which most people who are talking sound quite arrogant and demonstrate the problems with purely academic writing. It is boring. The story of the revolution is most certainly not boring.”
MJBeatty82 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/23/11
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“The introduction of speakers is too long. I know the people are distinguished but it should not take so much time to introduce them. Within the podcasts there are constant referals by the speakers to their respective books without providing the information from the books. I felt like I was...”Read full review »
Stuphy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/11
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“A few academics patting themselves on the back. No value except the ones in the room. Pathetic self importance. Will go back to Open Yale Courses”
Papajackie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/11
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“Three distinguished professors have a round table about this issue with questions at the end. As a layperson to American history, I found it to be very enlightening. I have not listened to the other discussions in this collection.”
Phil198109 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/16/12
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