2 episodes on Lex Fridman Podcast
Jeremi Suri is a historian at the University of Texas at Austin specializing in American history, politics, and international relations. He is the author of several acclaimed books including Civil War by Other Means, The Impossible Presidency, and a biography of Henry Kissinger.
The American Civil War represented a fundamental conflict over slavery, freedom, and the nature of democracy that resulted in unprecedented loss of life and shaped the nation's future
American power has historically been defined by charismatic leadership and the ability to inspire others rather than pure military or economic force