Carnage and Culture

The selection of battles feels very deliberate, but I wonder what criteria guided his choices. Did he focus on those that most defined Western power or those with the most surprising outcomes?

Hanson makes bold claims about cultural differences influencing military success, but I’m curious if readers felt these comparisons held up or missed some nuances.

The way Hanson ties military events to cultural shifts is compelling. I’d love to know what motivated this approach—was it a personal interest or a strategic choice to frame history this way?