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Your Book Review: Autobiography Of Yukichi Fukuzawa

The review examines Yukichi Fukuzawa's autobiography, highlighting his role in modernizing Japan and his humorous, insightful account of 19th century Japanese society.

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Jun 21, 2024 5,202 words 340 likes 136 comments Listen · 33 min Read Read Opened Opened
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Your Book Review: Through The Eye Of A Needle

The review examines Peter Brown's book on the transformation of Western Europe and North Africa from pagan to Christian society (350-550 AD), focusing on wealth in churches and societal changes.

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May 6, 2021 5,557 words 46 likes 99 comments Listen · 39 min Read Read Opened Opened
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The Poor You Will Always Have With You

Scott Alexander argues that ancient Rome's welfare system was similar to modern progressive policies in causes and outcomes, despite different philosophical justifications.

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