Entries by PragerU

Sir Niall Ferguson: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy

ow does war reshape not only nations—but the souls of those who live through it? In War and Peace, Leo Tolstoy sets Napoleon’s invasion of Russia as the backdrop for what many consider the greatest novel ever written. @MichaelKnowles is joined by renowned historian and author @niallferguson5684 to explore how the chaos of war ripples […]

Sir Niall Ferguson: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy | The Book Club

How does war reshape not only nations—but the souls of those who live through it? In War and Peace, Leo Tolstoy sets Napoleon’s invasion of Russia as the backdrop for what many consider the greatest novel ever written. @MichaelKnowles is joined by renowned historian and author @niallferguson5684 to explore how the chaos of war ripples […]

Road to Liberty: Robert Morris | The White House Founders Museum | PragerU

Known as “Financier of the Revolution,” Robert Morris was indispensable to the cause of American Independence—using his commercial and financial brilliance to almost single-handedly propel American war efforts through to final victory. In January of 1734, Morris was born in Liverpool, England. His father was a successful businessman, with extensive ties to the colonies, and […]

West Virginia v. Barnette: Forcing the Pledge of Allegiance?

Can the government demand that you publicly declare your loyalty to the country? That was the question confronted by the Supreme Court in 1943 in the landmark case of West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette. Kurt Lash, Professor of Law at the University of Richmond, discusses why the answer to this question was […]