*Throwback* Reading Paul Gottfried's 'Liberalism vs Democracy' w/ C.Jay Engel

Imperium is a narrative that spans several decades, beginning with Kapuściński's childhood memories of the Soviet occupation of Poland in the late 1930s. The book follows his journeys across the Soviet Union, including his travels on the Trans-Siberian Railway and through the Central Asian and Caucasus republics. Kapuściński describes the brutal measures used by the Soviet regime, the psychological effects on the people, and the eventual collapse of the empire. He reflects on the post-colonial sociology of the regions, the rise of nationalist sentiment, and the complexities of decolonization. The book is a poignant and evocative account of life within the Soviet Union, highlighting both the horrors and the resilience of its people.

This book, co-authored by Oliver Stone and Peter Kuznick, offers a critical perspective on American history, focusing on the rise of the American Empire and the national security state. It explores lesser-known historical facts and challenges prevailing orthodoxies, providing a fresh and often controversial view of U.S. foreign and domestic policies. The book is accompanied by a documentary series of the same name.

This book provides a detailed analysis of the ancient city, emphasizing the central role of religion in the formation and governance of ancient Greek and Roman societies. Fustel de Coulanges argues that the domestic religion, centered on ancestor worship, was the foundation of all civic life, influencing family structures, property laws, and the development of city-states. The book chronicles the evolution of these societies, including the impact of social revolutions and the eventual rise of Christianity, which marked a significant shift in the social and political order of the ancient world.

Louis Dumont's *Homo Hierarchicus* is a seminal work that explores the Indian caste system as a complex hierarchy rooted in inequality. The book delves into the ideological underpinnings of the caste system, examining concepts like purity and impurity, and contrasts it with Western notions of equality. Dumont's work is a foundational text in understanding Indian society and its social structures.