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How to Think about War: An Ancient Guide to Foreign Policy, with Johanna Hanink
How to Think about War: An Ancient Guide to Foreign Policy, with Johanna Hanink
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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Feb 25, 2019
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Podcast episode
Description
Why has there been a sudden interest in Thucydides, especially in the U.S.? Johanna Hanink discusses her new book of translations and introductions to key speeches from his "History of the Peloponnesian War," and the importance of the classics in general. "The book is of special interest to us here at Carnegie for its focus on ethics, democracy, and world affairs, all of which seem to be under stress these days," says Joel Rosenthal.
Released:
Feb 25, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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