Balance of Power V: Oops, A Great War – European History

from Dead Ideas: The History of Extinct Thoughts and Practices

The balance of power was designed to prevent a great from ever happening again. And then THE Great War happened. Today we see how it all went to shit. We conclude by exploring whether we are still living in a balance of power system, or if we have gone beyond it and why. Maps, pics, and references at www.deadideas.net. Music by Rachel Westhoff. Be sure to support the show at www.patreon.com/deadideaspod to get your portrait drawn! Dead Ideas: The History of Extinct Thoughts and Practices is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://deadideas.net/

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