Regime change industrial complex w/ Brian Berletic (Live)

A. J. P. Taylor's "The Struggle for Mastery in Europe" offers a compelling narrative of European power politics from 1848 to 1918. Taylor masterfully weaves together diplomatic history, social and economic factors, and the personalities of key leaders to illuminate the complex interplay of forces that shaped the continent's destiny. His analysis challenges traditional interpretations, offering fresh perspectives on the causes of World War I. The book remains a valuable resource for understanding the dynamics of great power competition and the long-term consequences of strategic choices. It serves as a reminder of the enduring relevance of historical context in analyzing contemporary international relations.

Written in the 4th century BC, 'Anabasis' by Xenophon details the expedition of the Ten Thousand, an army of Greek mercenaries hired by Cyrus the Younger to help him seize the throne of Persia from his brother, Artaxerxes II. The narrative centers on the themes of leadership, adventure, and the trials faced by the Greek soldiers during their arduous retreat back to Greece following Cyrus's death in battle. The work includes the initial military preparations, the gathering of Greek mercenaries, and the strategic plans for their expedition, as well as the return march from the interior of Babylon to the coast of the Black Sea.

In *Feudal Society*, Marc Bloch analyzes the medieval world, particularly the development of feudalism from the late ninth century to the emergence of national monarchies in the fourteenth century. The book is divided into two volumes, each examining different aspects of feudal society: the first focusing on the personal bonds between lords and vassals, and the second on the relations based on land and social class. Bloch discusses various aspects of feudalism, including religion, economy, kinship, and the judiciary, and how these elements shaped medieval society. He also explores the evolution of chivalry and the nobility within the feudal hierarchy and their interactions with the rising power of monarchies.