This reminds me of this quotation:
"Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it."
The quote is most likely [attributed] to George Santayana...
http://bigthink.com/the-proverbial-skeptic/those-who-do-not-learn-history-doomed-to-repeat-it-really
What do you think it means?
thuycydides posited that political situations recur in similar fashion and the study of history is therefore of great value in understanding the present. in reference to aiding in your developing a historical understanding of world history, what do you think this means? HELP
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We can understand today's events by studying history. Politics has remained pretty much the same for many years and in many countries.
A prime example is always used about invasion of Russia. Napeoleon was defeated there because of the fierce Russians, the distance, and the cold. Hitler also tried invading Russia and had the same disastrous experience. If he'd heeded Napoleon's example, Hitler would not have tried to invade Russia.
A prime example is always used about invasion of Russia. Napeoleon was defeated there because of the fierce Russians, the distance, and the cold. Hitler also tried invading Russia and had the same disastrous experience. If he'd heeded Napoleon's example, Hitler would not have tried to invade Russia.
i still don't get it
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