HTST 381 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Demigod, Principes, Philosophes
30 Oct 2018
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September 17: british grenadier, some talk of alexander the great, and some of hercules, demi-god. John brewers" the sinews of power: war money and the english state 1688-1783. And looking at cultural significances to why britain becomes a power. Jeremy black"s britain as a military power 1688-1815. Looks at marshal aspects, through the army and navy: perspectives as complimentary instead of conflicting, rise of the fiscal military state, brewer, national characteristics, officers are reserved, quick witted and resourceful. Ranks are good natured, loyal, determined: this is outdated, not analyzing enough, rise of capitalism, rise of global market, constrained subjects at home, commercial activity. Logistics and infrastructure: what did the british do in 18th century, they were merchants, producers, had enough boats to send overseas and bring them back, growth of market, central to brewers book, administration, we need bureaucracy, non-corrupt.
