From the Battlefield to the Stage | Special Interview with Norman S. Poser

From the Battlefield to the Stage | Special Interview with Norman S. Poser

Join us for our interview with the author, historian, and Emeritus Law Professor, Norman S. Poser about his book, "From the Battlefield to the Stage | The Many Lives of General John Burgoyne". In this special discussion, Professor Poser explains the origins of the book, discusses the character traits of General John Burgoyne, his many interests and assignments all over the world, and his impact on our world today (beyond the defeat at Saratoga).

"Burgoyne is remembered today as the man who 'lost' America. His other roles - dashing cavalry colonel of the Seven Years War, satirical London playwright, reformer Member of Parliament, a gambler in the clubs on St. Jame's Street, conversationalist who graced London society for over thirty years - have been largely forgotten. A century after his death, George Bernard Shaw tried to correct the narrow legacy that history gave him. Recognizing Burgoyne's 'talent, artistic, satirical, rather histrionic, and his fastidious delicacy of sentiment, his fine spirit and humanity.' Shaw gave him...the nickname of 'Gentleman Johnny', which has stuck." - Norman S. Poser

Norman S. Poser's previous historical books are Lord Mansfield: Justice in the Age of Reason and The Birth of Modern Theater: Rivalry, Riots, and Romance in the Age of Garrick. An Emeritus Law Professor at Brooklyn Law Schook, he lives with his wife in New York. Before retiring and becoming a full-time author passionate about the Georgina era on both sides of the Atlantic, he was an internationally respected academic for many years. Prior to this, he was Chief of the Office of Regulation and an Assistant Director at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He was also a consultant to the World Bank in Central America, the Central Bank of Brazil, and the Ministry of Finance in India. He graduated Class of '49 at Harvard College, and from Harvard Law School in 1958.

Episoder(397)

Pop Quiz | The Texas Border & the Constitution

Pop Quiz | The Texas Border & the Constitution

22 Feb 20247min

Associating Evil | A Discussion on LBJ & Ho Chi Minh

Associating Evil | A Discussion on LBJ & Ho Chi Minh

Join us as we discuss the intention and result of each leader by examining comparisons of policy during their tenure.

19 Feb 202445min

Thursday Thoughts | Serial Killers

Thursday Thoughts | Serial Killers

Welcome to Thursday Thoughts! Every other Thursday, Joe will speak about a specific person, place, or event in history in under five minutes. This week, we answer a question we have gotten from you, our outstanding audience. Some of you have asked, "If you're doing a season on villains, why aren't you covering serial killers?" We answer that today.

15 Feb 20243min

Associating Evil | LBJ & Ho Chi Minh

Associating Evil | LBJ & Ho Chi Minh

As we look at villains in history, we want to look at actions and their effects. The policies of Lyndon Baines Johnson and Ho Chi Minh were the reflection of two leaders operating in different contexts. Though the method by which they exercised their intentions was different, the root of their “why” is in question. Join us as we look at both the intention and result from each leader by examining comparisons of policy during their tenure. The context of culture may require different methods for enacting said policies, but the intentions and subsequent outcomes show the result. We examine those today.

12 Feb 202414min

Pop Quiz | PSYOPs

Pop Quiz | PSYOPs

Welcome to the Pop Quiz! Every other Thursday, Joe asks a topical question about history, and Jon has to answer it without any help or resources - other than his legendary memory and knowledge of history. These episodes are unedited and a fun way for the team to interact more with you, our outstanding audience. Have an idea for a topic? Want to try and stump Jon? Send it to us at 15minutehistory@gmail.com or submit it to our website at https://www.15minutehistorypodcast.org. We promise not to give him any hints.

8 Feb 20249min

The Bloody Verdict at Verden | A Discussion on the Perspectives on Evil

The Bloody Verdict at Verden | A Discussion on the Perspectives on Evil

Join us as we discuss the actions of Charlemagne, the interpretations that followed, and how such evil can be combatted.

5 Feb 202425min

Thursday Thoughts | The 40-Hour Work Week

Thursday Thoughts | The 40-Hour Work Week

Welcome to Thursday Thoughts! Every other Thursday, Joe will speak about a specific person, place, or event in history in under five minutes. This week, we teach you about the history of the 40-hour work week, its origins, and why it came into being. Spoiler alert: There was a good reason.

1 Feb 20244min

The Bloody Verdict at Verden | Perspectives on Evil

The Bloody Verdict at Verden | Perspectives on Evil

Ten long years of war in the dark forests of Saxony, and there was no end in sight. Centuries earlier, these woods had witnessed the destruction of mighty Roman legions, a fact that several Frankish scribes had already noted in their chronicles. Per-haps their king would fare better than the Roman Emperor Augustus. Their enemy, the Saxons, were a far greater threat than the older Germanic tribes had been. When confronted with the truth of holy writ and the might of Christendom’s armies, they had refused to bow to the Frankish King Charles and clung to their pagan ways. Now, a decade after the first uprising along the border, Charles had resolved to suppress the Saxons’ desire for independence once and for all. He had learned of a re-volt near the Süntel massif that had killed several members of his court. Join us as we teach you about what happened as a result, the interpretations that followed, and how such evil can be combatted.

29 Jan 202412min

Populært innen Historie

med-egne-oyne
aftenposten-historie
henrettelsespodden
historier-som-endret-verden
historier-som-endret-norge
sektledere
rss-nadelose-nordmenn-gestapo
historiepodden
historiepodden-ww2
stryknin-og-kaffe
vare-historier
uloste-mysterier
virkelig-grusomt
rss-historiepodden-ww2
diktatorpodden
rss-gutten-som-ble-gangster
gangsterpodden-2
rss-benadet
rss-gamle-greier
historiske-kjendiser