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In 1831, French aristocrat Alexis de Tocqueville traveled to the US to study democracy. He saw some positives, but also noted a few flaws such as: -tyranny of the majority -isolated individuals -materialism He claimed religion was essential to prevent these dangers...🧵

In 1831, French aristocrat Alexis de Tocqueville traveled to the US to study democracy.

He saw some positives, but also noted a few flaws such as:

-tyranny of the majority
-isolated individuals
-materialism

He claimed religion was essential to prevent these dangers...🧵
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America once believed it had a divine mission. Rooted in self-confidence, it was known as "Manifest Destiny". It inspired a people to conquer a continent — and push the boundaries of possibility...🧵

America once believed it had a divine mission.

Rooted in self-confidence, it was known as "Manifest Destiny".

It inspired a people to conquer a continent — and push the boundaries of possibility...🧵
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Thomas Carlyle was one of the most prolific writers of the 19th century. His main thesis? Heroes are born, not made. But today he's dismissed — why? Because his idea threatens everything modern history tries to teach us. Let’s talk about the Great Man Theory🧵

Thomas Carlyle was one of the most prolific writers of the 19th century. His main thesis?

Heroes are born, not made. 

But today he's dismissed — why?

Because his idea threatens everything modern history tries to teach us.

Let’s talk about the Great Man Theory🧵
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Whether you ascribe to the Great Man Theory of history or blank slate/social history tells me everything I need to know about you.

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Machiavelli on inviting mercenaries into your country: “Mercenaries and auxiliaries are useless and dangerous; and if one holds his state based on these arms, he will stand neither firm nor safe; for they are disunited, ambitious and without discipline, unfaithful…The fact is,

Machiavelli on inviting mercenaries into your country:

“Mercenaries and auxiliaries are useless and dangerous; and if one holds his state based on these arms, he will stand neither firm nor safe; for they are disunited, ambitious and without discipline, unfaithful…The fact is,