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Western Heritage
I found one of your books at my local Goodwill store and am wondering where I can find the answers to the chapter review questions? Is there a book with suggested answers that I can buy?
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i wish i knew thats why i'm on this website
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I wish I could find them to, they are in the book but it is hard to decide which is the appropriate answer. our whole class is so confused.
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Peace Treaty, Versailles 1919 - Harsh Terms
On page 31 of "On The Origins Of War" you discuss peace treaties that impose harsh terms on the losing side.
You made a comment "Such was the peace that Prussia imposed on France in 1871 or, as the common view has it, the victors imposed on Germany at Versaiile in 1919."
Do you not think that the peace terms were harsh and they were not a leading cause of the next world war?
Can you explain what you meant by that comment?
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What's so confusing?
Dr. Kagan has said, as you noted above, that the peace imposed by the victors (including France) on Germany following WWI and the peace imposed on France by Prussia (Germany) were both harsh. Germany was treated likewise in 1919, as they forced harsh peace terms on France in 1871. That is what he meant in his comment and he has clearly stated that both terms were harsh.
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Your thinking of the statement from a pessimistic oulook. It is true one would think that a harsh teaty such as the treaty of versailles would dampen the possibilities of a future war, but it was one of the main reasons for the outbreak of the second world war. The November Criminals signed the treaty still with the German forces in the field, the German countryside and industry was never once destroyed and the Germans wanted revenge. The treaty merely forbide the Germans from mobilising an army, a fleet, a navy but it had nothing in place to stop them from doing exactly that(the league of nations was fruitless). The Germans wanted revenge and they had all the facilities there to take it. The only thing stopping them was paperwork, that the British and Americans though were too harsh!
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Peloponnesian War
Just a short not after reading the introduction and about 1/3 through book.
As a background as a research scientist the ability to translate important information in Englisg that non-specialists can understand is , actually, more important than doing the research.
I have taught both my daughters how important it is to learn and history and science , are probably, the two most important areas where anybody can learn.
They both pertain to what is happening now and understanding them helps one understand life.
Writing a non-academic account of a historical or scientifis happening is an essential aspect of the research!
Book great and weel worth the problems you have probably encountered!
How about the same for the period of the Greek-Persion wars including Marathon?
Tex Dallas
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On the Origins of War
I found this book extremely interesting and informative.
We have been assigned to read parts of it in my IB World History class. So far we have only read on World War I, but I plan to read it all!
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Macedonia name issue
Please, can you express your opinion about the problem that Greece have with the name of the Republic of Macedonia?
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Kagan as your family name was a title of Turkish leaders as Khan or Han.
Dear Sir,
During your deep investigation at ancient time on the eastern territory (Greek Land), have you find and evidences about Khazar Emperor that I believe your roots came from?
I am reading a book named 13th tribe (Athur Koestler)about Khazars. If you are interested in please visit my web site section at http://www.toplumsalbilinc.org/forum/index.php?topic=393.0
I am from Turkiye (Anatolia , Izmir).. Best regards,
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The 13th Tribe by Koestler is not a book of history, it is a book of historical fiction.
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Alexander Tytler
There is a statement circulating on the internet which reads:
"A democracy is always temporary in nature; it simply cannot exist as a permanent form of government." This is followed by a list of reasons why the Athenian Republic fell. Can you tell me the origin of this quote?
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bangladesh war for independence
IN the book The Western Heritage, Eighth Edition the small section given to Bangladesh states that it received its independence in 1973 but it ACTUALLY did in 1971.
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Open Yale Courses
I´m watching the Class Sessions on Yale´s website. Great lectures!
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The Western Heritage
SJB DHS on Long Island loves your textbook
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1500 BC Athens and Crete Currency
Dear Sir,
Before the use of coins in 600BC, what was the form of currency used in ancient Athens and Crete (Knossos) in 1500BC?
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Yale videos
I've found those videos excellent.
You don't get bored. A cultural machine gun.
I don't understand why Mr. Kagan didn't want to talk about the Peloponesian war itself. I believe that after doing so much research to produce 4 volumes on the theme, to make a condensed version in 60 minutes would be a bad thing for him. Anyway Mr. Kagan should attempt to do it because at that moment the series lost pace. It was like a hole in the body of knowledge. In any case, congratulations Mr. Kagan, everything else was worthwhile. Very good course. Passionating theme, lightweight presented with a few jokes here and there. Colloquial stance. Very digestible presentation on a very dense theme. Congratulations again
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peloponesian war
Dear Prof. Kagan,
I wonder: The title "Peloponnesian War" was given to the series of wars that occuerred from 431BC to 404BC by Thucidides himself?
And if so, was this title recognized by his contemporaries, or was it a product of a later period? If so, what period? When?
Thank you so much in advance for your answer.
Best,
Dalia Shehori
Israel, Jerusalem.
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Aspasian/Miletan influence
What influence do you reckon the philosphies and/or theories expousing the primacy of reason/logic floating around (especially in Miletus?) had on Pericles in the formation of his stragegy regarding the Peloponnesian War? Did Aspasia - a Miletan, schooled in these philospopers? make these theories sexy? How could Pericles speak so harshly to women in general yet hava as a lover an outspoken and apparently brilliant one?
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first peloponnesian war
I've just read your single volume edition of The Pelopponesian war (and will eventually move to the 4 volume set) and I wish to know if you can recommend a single volume history of The First Pelopponesian war. Is there such a work' and if not, would you consider writing it?
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Just thanks
Am listening to your Introduction to Greek History course online and am grateful that this has been made available. We truly live in an age of wonders.
Best wishes from Taiwan
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Thank you!
Dear Mr Kagan,
I have just found your master e-classes at Yale and I have been, for two days now, dedicating most of my time to either watch them online or, when I have to go for an appointment, listen to them in my iPod. I feel a sense of priviledge to walk in the streets of London listening to your marvelous interpretations of Thudycides, Herodotus, Plutarch etc that so much helps to decipher the complexity of the dynamics of Ancient Greece.
The current Ancient Greece classes I am taking have become even more interesting now.
Thank you so much !
(ps: any plans to come to London for a series of lectures??)
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THANK YOU
Dear Prof. Kagan,
I am so grateful that I came across your lectures (Intro to Ancient Greek History) on youtube.com. Now, I, as well as others, have an opportunity to learn from one of the best experts of the Ancient world via internet.
You are such a magnificent professor that I have spent my evenings listening to your mesmerizing lectures.
I really envy your previous, current and future students:)In fact, I could consider myself as one of them, thanks to the Yale Courses site on youtube!
Thank you. I wish you all the best.
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