Duly Debated

Duly Debated

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Duly Debated episodes

  • Duly Debated - Lenin vs Trotsky
    Lenin had a decisive leadership style. He was pragmatic, willing to adapt Marxist theory to the specific conditions of Russia, yet he was always focused on being supported by the masses. Trotsky was an intellectual. He advocated for a global approach to socialism with the spread of revolution worldwide. As a military leader, Trotsky displayed strong organisational skills, loyalty and strategic thinking. Today, we will compare.
    12 min
  • Duly Debated - February and October 1917. A comparison.
    "The causes and nature of the February and October revolutions in 1917 were the same" discuss. Historian Neil Davidson describes the term "revolution" in two ways. A political revolution changes workings within the governing of an existing state, leaving the social and economic structure untouched. A social revolution, however, results in the complete transformation of society.
    11 min
  • Duly Debated - The rise of independence, Cuba and Vietnam
    In this episode we will be evaluating the role of war in the rise of the independence movements of Cuba and Vietnam. In light of other factor such as repression of colonial powers and external influences, we will determine the extent of the influence of wars. External wars such as The Napoleonic Wars, WW1, Ww2 and the Cold war, as well as internal conflicts like the the first and second wars of independence, and indochina wars.
    21 min
  • Duly Debated - The final crisis of autocracy, February 1917.
    In this episode we will be discussing the extent to which “Russia’s participation in the First World War was the main cause of the February/March 1917 Revolution.” Hence, evaluating the reasons for the final crisis of autocracy and the downfall of Nicholas II. These including WW1, The Tsarist Regime, Modernization and Tsarina+Rasputin.
    15 min
  • Duly Debated - How did Tsardom survive the 1905 revolution
    In this episode we will be discussing how Nicholas II managed to maintain autocracy after the 1905 revolution. Indeed, the October manifesto and Fundamental Laws were instrumental concessions to weaken opposition. We will also be discussing the effectiveness of Peter Stolypin's reforms and the Duma experiment.
    17 min
  • Duly Debated - The 1905 Revolution

    In this podcast we will be evaluating the significance of the Russo-Japanese war to the outbreak of the 1905 revolution together with other factors like the Tsarist Rule, Economic and Social factors, Political factors and Bloody Sunday "the spark".

    16 min
  • Duly Debated - Hitler's Rise to Power.
    In this episode, we will be discussing the extent to which economic conditions were the most important factor for Hitler's rise. For that, we will analyse the importance of other factors such as the weaknesses of the Weimar Republic, Social Divisions, Propaganda and Charisma, and the War. Together with a special guest, we debate upon the several reasons for the emergence of Nazi Germany.
    31 min
  • Duly Debated - Bismarck's Domestic Policies 1871-1890

    "Bismarck's domestic policies from 1871-1890 were, indeed, a failure" To what extent to we agree with this statement. To debate upon this, we will evaluate all of Bismarck's domestic policies such as his dealings with the National Liberals, the Catholics, Socialism and State-socialism, Economic reforms and the constitution.

    14 min

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