SPECIAL--The Author Spotlight--August 2023

Theory 2 Action Podcast

Theory 2 Action Podcast
SPECIAL--The Author Spotlight--August 2023
Aug 22, 2023

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We have another SPECIAL episode of the  - The Author Spotlight for August 2023.

This month's featured author is none other than Victor Davis Hanson and I will make the claim that he is the hardest working and the most intelligent military historian still living in the world.   Big shoes to fill, I know but please tune to this special episode to hear me make that very case. 

For all the students of history, have you ever wondered why the West has dominated the military scene for centuries?

This episode unravels the fascinating insights of this unique historian and author Victor Davis Hansen, and we promise it'll change how you perceive warfare and power structures and politics.   


Key Points from the Episode:

  • We kick off our deep dive with a discussion of Hansen's groundbreaking book Carnage and Culture. It explores the parallels between ancient warfare and modern conflicts, offering an enlightening perspective on how freedom, individualism, and civic militarism have played crucial roles in the West's military supremacy.
  • The conversation doesn't stop there. We offer an eye-opening perspective on the hot-button issue of illegal immigration through the lens of Hansen's book 'Mexifonia'. 
  • Additionally, we uncover invaluable leadership strategies and war tactics through the dissection of 'The Savior Generals'. Our exploration extends to the Civil War era, where we illuminate the strategic genius of General Sherman and how eleventh-hour generals rise from the ranks to quell conflicts ignited by their superiors. 
  • Whether it's comprehending the complexities surrounding illegal immigration, appreciating Ulysses S Grant's role during the Civil War, or understanding William Tecumseh Sherman's capture of Atlanta, Victor Davis Hanson' books and writings promise to stir your curiosity and reshape your understanding of history, politics, and warfare. Trust us, history buffs and political enthusiasts, this is one conversation you won't want to miss.


Other resources:


Victor's Blade of Perseus website

Uncommon Knowledge show--Long two-part series of Victor's writings and his life with Peter Robinson--The Classicist Farmer, part 1 and part 2


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