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What Does History Teach? Two Edinburgh Lectures
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General EducationGeneral Political ScienceGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781022067851
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 122
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
In these lectures, Blackie examines the lessons that can be learned from history, emphasizing the importance of studying history in order to understand and improve the present. He addresses topics such as the influence of race on history, the impact of religion on civilization, and the role of the individual in shaping history.
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