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Modern Times
A History of the World from the Twenties to the Nineties
Book • 2010
In this book, Paul Johnson provides an in-depth historical analysis of the 20th century, starting from the aftermath of World War I and ending with the collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe.
The book covers significant events such as the rise of totalitarian regimes, the impacts of World War I and II, the Cold War, and the influence of religion and ideology on politics and society.
Johnson also explores major scientific and technological advancements and their effects on human perception and behavior.
The book is written from a conservative perspective and has been praised for its profound influence on intellectual thinking.
The book covers significant events such as the rise of totalitarian regimes, the impacts of World War I and II, the Cold War, and the influence of religion and ideology on politics and society.
Johnson also explores major scientific and technological advancements and their effects on human perception and behavior.
The book is written from a conservative perspective and has been praised for its profound influence on intellectual thinking.
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Yakov Feygin as a book he recommends for understanding the debate on modernity versus tradition.
Yakov Feygin as a book he recommends for understanding the debate on modernity versus tradition.
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Soviet Ruins and China's Future
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Ben Shapiro as one of his favorite historians, highlighting its comprehensive coverage of the early 20th and late 19th centuries.
Ben Shapiro as one of his favorite historians, highlighting its comprehensive coverage of the early 20th and late 19th centuries.
Ep. 890 - Afghanistan On The Border
