With his unique ability to connect military history to current events, in his new book, The End of Everything, best-selling author and the Giles-O'Malley Distinguished Visiting Professor at the School of Public Policy, Dr. Victor Davis Hanson raises a disturbing question: what happens when military defeat not only results in a loss of power, but in the utter destruction of a civilization?

Join us for this live, online, conversation with one of America's leading thinkers as we explore four historical examples drawn from ancient Greece, 15th century Europe, and 16th century Central America to better understand how loss on the battlefield expanded into the annihilation of a culture where distinct languages and customs are known to us today only in history books. Are there common factors between these seemingly disparate catastrophes? Are there lessons for today that Professor Hanson would like readers to consider as we look back at battles fought over two millennia ago?

Pete Peterson, dean of the School of Public Policy will be interviewing Dr. Hanson, but we will leave time for your questions toward the end of this hourlong webinar. 

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5 August 2024 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM