President Obama and Ancient History
At a conference on the influence of Ancient Greek and Roman history on the U.S. presidency, scholars spoke about U.S. foreign policy and the… read more
At a conference on the influence of Ancient Greek and Roman history on the U.S. presidency, scholars spoke about U.S. foreign policy and the Obama administration in relation to the history of the ancient world. Among the topics they addressed were contemporary global engagement and ancient imperialism, lessons from the decline of ancient empires, leadership qualities of politicians, and the challenges of global leadership in the contemporary world. close
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