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July 7, 2026
The Origins of Totalitarianism, Explained.
<p>Hannah Arendt's Origins of Totalitarianism captured the essence of total domination as seen in Germany and the Soviet Union during WWII. This lecture is a good-faith attempt to explain the book and Arendt's 'origins' in full.</p><p>Sourcing for this episode can be found here: </p><p>(There is also a topical index at this link, along with a page of Latin/German/French terms found in the book)00:00 Intro1:00 French Revolution & Nation-States01:31:56 Arendt Bio & Book Concept01:52:36 Generic Totalitarianism02:24:10 Antisemitism Intro02:58:28 Tocqueville Trap03:31:11 Social Antisemitism03:51:21 Disraeli04:24:17 Panama, Dreyfus, Mob05:28:48 Imperialism Intro, Emancipation of Bourgeoisie06:12:49 Hobbes and power/expansion07:00:17 Interlude Word Cloud07:10:24 Boers and Bureaucracy08:06:34 Interlude: Recapping Imperialism08:14:05 Stateless People09:17:14 Lonely Masses10:05:16 Terror10:23:08 Concluding RemarksAt the start of my research, I watched every replay of two virtual reading groups from the Hannah Arendt Center on YouTube, led by Professor Roger Berkowitz:2023 (15 episodes)</p><p>2019 (18 episodes)</p><p>Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images.</p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Present Prologue History at <a href="https://williamcfox.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">williamcfox.substack.com/subscribe</a>
June 15, 2026
How Fascism Dies
<p>How does fascism end? When fascists win, are the seeds of their destruction already present? This video explores the death of historical fascism in Germany, Italy, Spain, Britain and France to seek practical lessons to stop future fascism. Sourcing can be accessed: https://williamcfox.substack.com/p/complete-list-fascism-books-and-articles?r=2fkhlr(too many characters to paste here)★Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/williamcfox00:00 Intro01:03 Rise of the Nazis33:27 Remilitarization Problem 1:34:41 Economic Flight Forward 2:00:23 Interlude - Waves & Snowflakes 2:19:46 Runaway Radicalization3:14:08 Conclusions on German Fascism 3:27:55 Interlude: Spain & France4:04:27 Italian Fascism4:50:34 Interlude: British Fascism5:07:50 TakeawaysStock video and imagery provided by Getty Images.</p><p><p>Present Prologue History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Present Prologue History at <a href="https://williamcfox.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">williamcfox.substack.com/subscribe</a>
April 12, 2026
Why North Korea is North Korea
<p>History of North Korea's Origins, from 2333 BC to 1953. In this lecture, we explore how North Korea was formed under Kim Jong Un's grandfather, Kim Il-Sung, beginning with the Russo-Japanese War and ending with the Korean War. We also cover the Joseon Dynasty and give a biography of Kim Il-Sung.★Support on Patreon: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.patreon.com/williamcfox">https://www.patreon.com/williamcfox</a>SOURCING:Korea: Where the American Century Began by Pembroke 2018 The Korea War, an International history by Haruki. 2018 The Forgotten Political Elites of North Korea. Tertitskiy 2024 Origins of the Korean War Cumings Parts 1 & 2. 1981, 1992.Lankov. From Stalin to Kim Il Sung. 2002Forever President Michael J. Seth. 2025 2016 Routledge Handbook of Modern Korean History edited M. Seth A Concise History of Modern Korea MJ Seth 2010 Soviet-North Korean relations during the Cold War : unruly offspring / Fyodor Tertitskiy. Kim Il-sung in the Khrushchve era 2005Article (Abstract) Eom: Collusive Oligopolistic Politics: Sedo...2012. UBC.UNESCO "Archives of the Donghak Peasant Revolution"National Palace Museum of Korea. Su-hee Park. "Recording the Brief History of the Korean Empire"Intern, “Reflections of Joseon in DPRK’s Songbun Caste System.”Kim, “Land Reform in South Korea under the U.S. Military Occupation, 1945–1948.”Eom, “Collusive Oligopolistic Politics.”Brazinsky, Nation Building in South KoreaKim, The Development of Modern South Korea.“Archives of the Donghak Peasant Revolution - Memory of the World.”Google Arts & Culture, “Recording the Brief History of the Korean Empire.”Accidental Tyrant: The Life of Kim Il-Sung: Tertitskiy, FyodorThe Man and His Era: William TaubmanNorth Korea: What Everyone Needs to Know: McEachernTyranny of the Weak : North Korea and the World, 1950-1992. Kim Il-Sung: The Controversial Life and Legacy of North Korea’s First Supreme Leader. Land Reform in South Korea, 1945–1948. Journal of Cold War Studies 18, no. 2 (2016)“North Korea in a Nutshell: A Contemporary Overview: Oh, Kongdan, Hassig, Ralph“Leader Symbols and Personality Cult in North Korea: The Leader State.” pg 51-77The North Korean Revolution, 1945–1950 Charles K. Armstrong00:00-1:32 Intro1:33-41:37 Japan, Russia, Roosevelt41:38-02:38:26 Korea in Japan02:38:27-02:48:12 Stalin and Cat interrugnum02:48:13-03:31:31 1945-194603:31:32-03:50:31 1947-4803:50:32-04:18:56 1949-Korean WarStock video and imagery provided by Getty Images.</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Present Prologue History at <a href="https://williamcfox.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">williamcfox.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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