#310 - Strange Tales X.2: An Unseen Balance

The 19th Century is going to be exceedingly rough on Qing China. So, before we venture down into the chasm that is the "Chinese Century of Humuliation's" opening salvos, let's assess where we - and the Empire - sit as of 1810... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f ...  عرض المزيد

The world is coming to Qing's doorstep, but it has a whole other set of problems along its own frontiers... Less chronologically tied-down than most of our episodes, today we look at two of the Qing Empire's four major "inner frontier zones" and how they - in spite of often ge ...  عرض المزيد

Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive a detailed summary https://3minbooks.substack.com/ In this compelling episode, we delve into the timeless wisdom found in Sun Tzu's renowned masterpiece, "The Art of War". We unpack its strategic depth, exploring how this ancient text ...  عرض المزيد

During World War Two, the Battle of Stalingrad was one of the most brutal engagements of the entire conflict, and would go on to be one of the bloodiest battles in the history of warfare. Over a course of six months, Soviet forces fought to defend their city against the German Ar ...  عرض المزيد

🎧 Exclusive Extendened Ad-free Audiobook Summary, PDF & Infographic / 📝 Show notes (Free Book Summary) / PDF & Infographic / 🎧 Full free audiobook / Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” teaches that victory is achieved through strategic planning, understanding both yourself and your ene ...  عرض المزيد

In June 1944 Allied armies landed in force in northern France, and the liberation of western Europe began. But, the battle that really sealed Hitler's fate was taking place in the east, as the Red Army prepared an almighty assault against the war-weary Wehrmacht. Speaking to Rob ...  عرض المزيد