

225 - Ship of Fools 09.09.22
Sep 12, 2022
This podcast episode covers topics such as the rise of the Dutch Republic and the decline of the Dutch and the rise of the British as global powers, exploring their strategies and adaptations. It also delves into the split between Calvinism and Arminianism, the impact of war on Dutch society, and the power struggles within American society.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Conquest and Hegemony: Dutch Republic vs Spanish Habsburgs
02:44 • 12min
Peasants, Aristocracy, and Infrastructure: Building the Low Countries
15:11 • 8min
The Costs and Benefits of War in Dutch Society
23:05 • 4min
The Development of Methodism and the Split between Calvinism and Arminianism
26:53 • 8min
The Decline of the Dutch and the Rise of the British
35:04 • 30min
The Power Struggles and Ineffectiveness of Different American Societal Groups
01:04:48 • 9min
Discussion about the upcoming episode on the current state of the United States
01:13:41 • 2min