Episode 1242: 'Israel is a Crusader State' w/ William S. Lind

The 4th Generation Warfare Handbook provides a concise guide to understanding and responding to the challenges of modern warfare, where state militaries face non-state opponents. It emphasizes the need for light infantry tactics and highlights the importance of adapting to a decentralized and morally complex battlefield. The book draws on decades of military history and experience to offer practical advice for soldiers, analysts, and observers.

In this book, Barbara W. Tuchman delves into the complexities of the 14th century, a period characterized by the juxtaposition of a glittering age of crusades, cathedrals, and chivalry with a world plunged into chaos and spiritual agony. Tuchman examines the great rhythms of history as well as the details of domestic life, including childhood, marriage, and the impact of money, taxes, and war on various social classes. She re-creates the lives of diverse figures such as cardinals, scholars, grocers, saints, and knights, providing a comprehensive and vivid portrait of medieval Europe. The book also draws parallels between the calamities of the 14th century and those of the 20th century, particularly the devastating effects of the plague and World War I.