Anónimo
- 4
- opiniones
- 2
- votos útiles
- 39
- calificaciones
-
The Cold War: History in an Hour
- De: Rupert Colley
- Narrado por: Jonathan Keeble
- Duración: 1 h y 27 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 171
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 151
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 149
History for busy people. The Cold War: History in an Hour gives a brilliant overview of the unusual and non-violent war between East and West that lasted nearly fifty years.From the end of World War Two to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 the world lived within the shadow of the Cold War. Russia and America eyed each other with suspicion and hostility.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
My review
- De Adamy en 02-03-22
- The Cold War: History in an Hour
- De: Rupert Colley
- Narrado por: Jonathan Keeble
A good intro into a complex subject
Revisado: 12-14-20
Good overview or intro of the cold war. many unexpected anecdotes. this is a starting point to help guide those just starting their studies of the cold war.
Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
Has calificado esta reseña.
Reportaste esta reseña
-
War and World History
- De: Jonathan P. Roth, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Jonathan P. Roth
- Duración: 25 h y 1 m
- Grabación Original
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 404
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 355
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 350
This fresh and challenging inquiry into human societies takes a deep look at the effects and roles of war. As the most complex of all human endeavors, warfare - from ancient to modern - has spurred the growth of essential new technologies; demanded the adoption of complex economic systems; shaped the ideology and culture of nations; promoted developments in art and literature; and spread faith across the globe.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
He should listen to some of the other courses.
- De Zacharia Gobah en 04-06-16
- War and World History
- De: Jonathan P. Roth, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Jonathan P. Roth
great
Revisado: 12-09-20
a great trip culminating in the last half hour. The presenter identified key truths in the last lecture.
Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
Has calificado esta reseña.
Reportaste esta reseña
esto le resultó útil a 1 persona
-
An Economic History of the World since 1400
- De: Donald J. Harreld, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Donald J. Harreld
- Duración: 24 h y 25 m
- Grabación Original
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,329
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,008
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2,004
Most of us have a limited understanding of the powerful role economics has played in shaping human civilization. This makes economic history - the study of how civilizations structured their environments to provide food, shelter, and material goods - a vital lens through which to think about how we arrived at our present, globalized moment. Designed to fill a long-empty gap in how we think about modern history, these 48 lectures are a comprehensive journey through more than 600 years of economic history.
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
Great Courses...NOT!
- De P. Smith en 01-12-17
World History Through the Lens of Economics
Revisado: 11-09-20
Great introduction to modern world history through the lens of economics. It is jumbled and there are a few fluff lectures that seem to lack coherence to their inclusion. Also, he gets a few points wrong or does not explain his interpretation which contradicts the normal narrative. For example, he doesn't appear to know why the Ottoman Empire joined the Central Powers. The reason was the Berlin-Baghdad Railway which attempted to bypass British controlled Suez Canal and break British monopoly on shipping goods cheaply from Asia. Most of the wrong points were minor through an economic lens.
I don't believe the Harreld was biased in presenting Keynes, Soviet Union, or China. He stated prevailing thoughts and motivations. I agree that he excessively loops through post-WWII history. Still, it didn't feel too redundant. I also agree there should have been more Economics either as cause or effect.
For an intro course, good stuff.
Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
Has calificado esta reseña.
Reportaste esta reseña
-
American Military History: From Colonials to Counterinsurgents
- De: Wesley K. Clark, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Wesley K. Clark
- Duración: 11 h y 29 m
- Grabación Original
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 499
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 453
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 451
Wars have played a crucial role in defining the United States and its place in the world. No one is better equipped to analyze this subject in depth than retired US Army Gen. Wesley K. Clark - decorated combat veteran, author, Rhodes Scholar, and former NATO Supreme Commander. In this course, Gen. Clark explores the full scope of America's armed conflicts, from the French and Indian War in the mid-18th century to the Global War on Terrorism in the 21st.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
Boring, should have been titled "Battle Summaries"
- De Ben Chen en 10-12-18
Clark's stumbles to a rambling ending
Revisado: 11-14-19
Clark mischaracterized key personalities and events in American military history. He emphatically claims "No more Vietnams", which he lived through. Yet, he appears to have failed to compare and contrast why Afghanistan and Iraq were likened to Vietnam. He earned the second star due to personal insights on the Balkan wars and follow on peace keeping operations despite failing to mention the restrictive Rules of Engagement. Lastly, little in first 23 lectures prepared or linked to the 24th lecture. While of the closing points are valid, he undercuts himself about the political nature of war..
Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
Has calificado esta reseña.
Reportaste esta reseña
esto le resultó útil a 1 persona