Lessons from the American Civil War
Note: This episode was recorded in late 2024. Luckily, there haven't been any US Civil War updates since then, so the episode's content still holds up. Enjoy!
During paternity leave, the new influx of dad energy compelled me to read close to 15 titles on the American Civil War.
The Civil War is a case study in traditional ChinaTalk themes like technological change and organizational design. It is also a uniquely well-documented war, just on the cusp of modernity, with gripping characters and human drama basically wherever you look.
To discuss all things Civil War, ChinaTalk interviewed Jeremy…
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