History With James

We look at the second part of the Greek Civil War, from the wrapping up of World War II to the the Greek Civil War. Exclusive Youtube content is available on the History With James page: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYjULbrvVepZ04KaeyxjMyA

This episode begins a two episode journey look at the Greek Civil War. You can catch additional content at youtube on the History With James page: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYjULbrvVepZ04KaeyxjMyA

We talk about the death of 1 Million Cambodians at the hands of the Khmer Rouge and the background behind it.Many Khmer Rouge rebels were teenagers. We also discuss the new youtube channel and its exclusive content. I am providing the link: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYjULbrvVepZ04KaeyxjMy

We look at who General Sherman was. From his early life, to the end of Civil War. We look at whether Sherman was a War Hero who ended the Civil War or whether he was a terrorist who reigned hell on southerners.

We look at the causes of the Opium War and what it meant, for China as a nation. We also explore the relationship between China and the East India Company.

We look at the differences between the American Revolution and the French Revolution. We also look at how the French Revolution became a radically violent Revolution.

A recounting of the end of Jewish political life in Judea. The struggle between Jewish moderates and the Zealots, as well as, their Roman overlords. We also discuss the impact in creating the Jewish Diaspora.

Not many people know about it but in 1942, the coast of the united States became a battleground for U-Boats.

We look at Montesquieu's work The Spirit of the Laws and his thoughts on republican government. As the most quoted political figure in the 1780s, Montesquieu influenced both those for the ratification of constitution and those against ratification.

We discuss a general overview of the Armenian Genocide. Some of the material relates to the Treaty of Sevres episode.

The progression of the Declaration from 1774 and up to 1776. We discuss how the Declaration was not a single event but a progression, building in the nature of the relationship with Great Britain. We read the Declaration and describe the principles of John Locke contained in it.

We discuss the fall of Ottoman Empire and the result of World War. Would Turkey exist as a nation and to what extent? We also discuss the allies terms for peace.

A look at the biography of Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon. The accomplishments and the government's show trials.

A new look at the Harding Administration from an objective viewpoint.

Done mostly from my personal memory in classes I took. These included, Philippine History and Culture, History of Southeast Asia, and Europe since 1945. The picture included, is the city of Hui, in the aftermath of the Tet Offensive.

As the year 1814 progresses a landmark change occurs in the minds of Americans. Belief in their nation-state increases and with it, a more national identity.

The nation is hit by partisan and sectional interest that push America to the breaking point. Americans gather at Baltimore to make a stand

From a paper I wrote entitled, "The Origins of Hate," we discuss where violence against Jews came from in the Middle Ages.

What caused the plague to affect Europe more than Asia and India? We try to answer that question in this podcast. Also the different theories associated with that.

This episode we talk about the American whaling Industry in Hawai'i and its impact.