Today’s conversation is about battles, but much more than that. It is a conversation about how we interpret history, often not interpreting it so much as imposing our will upon it. And it’s a conversation about the modern world, and our fascination with genius, and with finding quick and sure answers to difficult problems. My […]

Today’s conversation is about battles, but much more than that. It is a conversation about how we interpret history, often not interpreting it so much as imposing our will upon it. And it’s a conversation about the modern world, and our fascination with genius, and with finding quick and sure answers to difficult problems. My […]

Today’s conversation is about battles, but much more than that. It is a conversation about how we interpret history, often not interpreting it so much as imposing our will upon it. And it’s a conversation about the modern world, and our&nbsp;fascination with genius, and with finding quick and sure answers to difficult problems. My […]

Episode 79: The Allure of Battle

We believe that when people think historically, they are engaging in a disciplined way of thinking about the world and its past. We believe it gives thinkers a knack for recognizing nonsense; and that it cultivates not only intellectual curiosity and rigor, but also intellectual humility. Join Al Zambone, author of Daniel Morgan: A Revolutionary Life, as he talks with historians and other professionals who cultivate the craft of historical thinking.

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