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Season 4, Episode 8: Prof. Lauren Benton, They Called it Peace: Worlds of Imperial Violence

Book Club with Jeffrey Sachs

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The Legacy of Imperial Violence

This chapter investigates the historical patterns of violence associated with European empires from the 16th century onwards, emphasizing its organized nature rather than mere chaos. It examines the intricacies of imperial violence, the privatization of violent acts by individuals under imperial directives, and the broader implications for global political interactions.

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