BOBP 143: The Shortest History of Europe

from The Brothers on Books Podcast · host Jack and Alex Allweil

A summary and discussion of the book The Shortest History of Europe by John Hirst. In this episode Jack and Alex discuss the main ideas that have shaped Europe. Primarily the thinking of the Greeks and Romans, the morality of Christianity, and the German Barbarians. If it's a dark and stormy night and you need a drink to warm the depths of your heart we at the Brothers on Books go with Encha Matcha! The best Matcha for the best brothers. Now our listeners will get 10% off when they use the link below: https://encha.com?sca_ref=3031654.rnSN6vaYNK&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=affiliate-jacob-allweilOr the following code at checkout:RNSN6VAYNKA link to the book can be found below: Shortest History of Europe: John Hirst: 9781910400807: Amazon.com: Books

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