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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...đź§µ

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...đź§µ
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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,