Stalin

Learning from the History, Thought and Literature of the Cold War World

Ben Steil, "The Marshall Plan: The Birth of a New World Order" - An exciting look behind the scenes of postwar European reconstruction.

This book made me realize how intricate and chaotic the Marshall Plan was.

It is easy to say, "Thanks to the U.S., Europe's devastated economy has revived thanks to the U.S.," but it was surprising to learn how many peaks and valleys and cunning tactics were involved in this tremendous exchange of ideas between the major powers. It was not simply a matter of the U.S. providing enormous financial support.

The Soviet Union, of course, would oppose this, but the European countries on the receiving end of the funds would not say, "Yes, yes, of course, we will be very grateful. In particular, the former hegemonic nations of the United Kingdom and France are quite cunning. As one would expect from a country that had ruled the world until then, their diplomatic bargaining skills are extraordinary.
History of the Soviet Union under Lenin and Stalin

Questioning Shinran's theory of the righteousness of evildoers - I thought about the question, "Is there a way out (salvation) for evildoers like Stalin and Hitler?

I am on Twitter, where I introduce articles posted on this blog and tweet about my round-the-world trip and other daily musings.

Recently I have been updating my articles on Stalin and Hitler, and I received a question from one of them.

In this article I have tried to note my own thoughts through that question.
Don Quixote, the beloved itinerant knight.

Horrifying similarities with the Soviet Union and totalitarianism - including Karamazov connection "Inquisition: The Reign of Terror that Undermined the Great Spanish Nation" article list

I learned from this book that the medieval Spanish Inquisition was not a relic of the past, but an essential human issue that is relevant today.

I felt a very strong connection to Lenin and Stalin's Soviet Union and the Soviet-German war that I had studied so far.

The interesting thing about this book is that the author's thoughts are expressed here and there, and it does not end with a mere list of data. It is an excellent read. It was a really interesting book to read. I highly recommend this book. I highly recommend this book and I hope you will read it too.
Stalin and Hitler's genocide and holocaust

What Did Soviet Soldiers Believe and Why Did They Keep Fighting - "Learning from the Battle of Germany and the Soviet Union" Articles

The book reveals what each soldier went through and why he continued to fight.

Each one of them is an ordinary human being just like us.

A person has the potential to be anything. Depending on the circumstances, people can commit atrocities with impunity. Even if you think you are a good person, you never know what you might do. This book makes you think about that.
Stalin and Hitler's genocide and holocaust

To learn about the history of the Soviet Union and the Nazi genocide - "Learning from the Russo-German War and the Holocaust" article list

The work "Bloodland: The Truth About Hitler and Stalin's Genocide" was a truly shocking book.

It made me realize how little I knew about anything. There are facts in this book that we cannot see in the history of the world that we learn. And it seems to me that these invisible facts are what we really need to learn.

In today's chaotic world, learning about dark history can be a painful experience. However, I believe that this is why it is important to learn, even if it is painful, in order to prevent such history from repeating itself.

We hope you will be happy to read these articles.
German-Soviet War: The Soviet Union and the Nazis' War of Extermination

List of 16 recommended reference books on the German-Soviet War - The German-Soviet War to learn about now.

This article provides a list of recommended reference books for learning about the German-Soviet war.

The war between Germany and the Soviet Union puts the nature of war before us as never before.

Why did war happen? How does war change people? The Russo-German War provides an amazing insight into why genocide occurs. I myself was very surprised to learn about the Russo-German War and felt fear of war. It is a different kind of fear than I had felt before. It is not the "victim fear" that I have seen in dramas, movies, and documentaries, but the fear of war itself.

Each of these articles introduces the book in more detail, so if you are interested, please refer to the articles as well.
History of the Soviet Union under Lenin and Stalin

About Soviet Dictator Stalin - Learn about his personality and life "Learning from Stalin" Articles

I have studied Lenin followed by Stalin and have been amazed at the overwhelming scale of these two men.

In junior high and high school, students learn a bit of world history. However, in reality, we know very little about the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union. I knew almost nothing about the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union until I came here.

I did not even know that Stalin was conducting purges on such a large scale.

And it was here that we learned about the trends that shaped the Soviet Union and the world that followed, as it was shaped by two charismatic figures, Lenin and Stalin.

Studying history is not simply looking at past events. It is about looking at the present using what we have learned as a yardstick.

Learning about Stalin also made for very interesting reading.
History of the Soviet Union under Lenin and Stalin

Learn from Lenin" article about Lenin, the Soviet revolutionary

We have read "Lenin: Power and Love" 16 times.

I myself was so taken aback by this book that I read it in one sitting, so engrossed in it that I couldn't help but shout out. Such an exciting book is hard to find.

Above all, Lenin is a rather minor figure in Japan, even though his name is well known. I knew very little about him until I studied Soviet history.

But after reading this book, I realized that learning about Lenin is directly related to learning about the present day.

Lenin's political methods are still relevant today. In this book we have seen such fearful political skills of Lenin. We must also learn to protect ourselves from the politics of fear by politicians like him.
Don Quixote, the beloved itinerant knight.

(11) To study the Inquisition is to consider "What is man?

The more we learn, the more we realize that things are not so simple.

They could accuse the Inquisition of being weak on bribes and power, accuse torturers of being sadists, and accuse those in favor of war for the sake of colonial expansion of having made war." The author also states. It is easy to condemn a man who commits atrocities as an "evil man" and hold him responsible for his evil. But what if the evil is not unique to him, but is borne by human beings themselves? By blaming him, we are also blaming the human being itself, including ourselves.

The system of the Inquisition is not limited to medieval Spain. It continues in our world today. It is necessary to think about such human beings themselves.
Don Quixote, the beloved itinerant knight.

(10) Connection between the recommended episode of "Don Quixote" "The Story of the Bookburning Inquisition" and the Inquisition.

The story of the burning of the books in "Don Quixote" is one of my favorite episodes. It makes me chuckle no matter how many times I read it. The scene is full of Selvandes' humor.

Reading "The Inquisition: The Terror that Consumed the Great Spanish Nation" has given me a new perspective, connecting such a favorite scene of mine with the Inquisition. I can only marvel at the amazing skills of Cervández.

It was a very interesting reading experience.