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"The Great War" as it was known at the time was also said to be the "war to end all wars." It seized all of Europe and much of the rest of the world in its grip of death and destruction. The first truly modern war, it changed how war-and peace-would be conducted throughout the remainder of the twentieth century and even to the present. The Great War was a time of "firsts" and opened the door to the modern era. Almost all the major developed countries...
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Mark R. Polelle of the University of Findlay examines the origins, major events, and consequences of the Second World War. Taking into account the First World War's effect on politics, economics, culture, and the international system as a whole, the course illustrates the ideologies at play as communism, fascism, and democratic capitalism came into direct conflict. Throughout these lectures, Polelle also imagines a number of "what ifs," including...
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Distinguished man of letters Ilan Stavans believes Miguel de Cervantes Don Quixote de la Mancha invented modern consciousness. In these lectures, Stavans explores the works impact within Renaissance Spain and discusses Cervantes career as a soldier, tax collector, and failed playwright. Stavans also focuses on the baroque style and the way Spain has built its national identity around Don Quixote. With a wealth of insight, these enlightening lectures...
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The goal of this audio course is to provide listeners with a literary and historical overview of the Bible, from its opening in Genesis to its ending in the Book of Revelation, and also with a sense of some of the ways in which the Bible has influenced the literary traditions of the West.
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Professor Peter Kreeft takes us on journey through Western philosophical history to show how Plato's theory of forms has either been built upon or reacted to by philosophers since his time. In addition, Kreeft explores the works of Aristotle, Plotinus, and Augustine, while examining both Christian Platonists and philosophical movements such as Positivism and Nihilism.
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Professor Timothy B. Shutt examimes the contributions of the peoples of northern Europe through their vibrant literary legacy, revealing Celtic and Germanic values that shine through, exhibiting such characteristics as a courage, self-control, and respect for women.
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Professor Michael D.C. Drout immerses listeners in the extraordinary legacy of Viking civilization that developed in what is now Scandinavia during the Middle Ages, exploring how these peoples conquered all of Northern Europe, traveled as far as Byzantium in the East and North America in the West, and left a literary legacy that includes numerous works studied and enjoyed to this day.
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