

Simon Sebag Montefiore Goes Into the World | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution
Jan 5, 2023
British historian Simon Sebag Montefiore discusses his new book that analyzes global events through famous families. They delve into writing modern life as history with a focus on Putin's invasion of Ukraine. They also explore the dark history of the slave trade, the dangers faced by historians, and the interactions of Tamur the Great with historian Ibn Khaldun.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Creating a New Genre
01:40 • 19min
Writing Modern Life as History: Exploring Putin's Invasion of Ukraine
21:01 • 5min
The Slave Trade: Power, Love, and Family
25:57 • 8min
The Role of Historians and the Dangers They Face
34:15 • 2min
Tamur the Great and the Dynastic Families
35:47 • 3min
Lockdown Writing and Family Influence
38:36 • 4min