Beacon Lights of History, Vol 3: Ancient Achievements by John Lord · Mentor New York
The Military Art, Part 1
·23 min·2 clips
In the infancy of civilization, mere physical force gave law alike to the rich and the poor.
As heard by us
A grave survey of early warfare that turns weapons into a history of civilization.
John Lord treats war as one of civilization's earliest and most revealing concerns, and this installment moves from primitive violence into the weapons, engines, and discipline of organized conflict.
Why you'd press play
Want ancient warfare treated as a serious civilizational argument?
Listen to the show on