Anyone who has achieved greatness has, in part, patterned themselves after those who came before. Napoleon learned from Charlemagne, Charlemagne learned from Ca...
How does one go about creating the Roman Empire? That is exactly what Caesar Augustus did, and on this episode, we dive into the strategies, tactics, and approaches that made it possible.
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Augustus: The Biography by Jochen Bleicken
Augustus: First Emperor of Rome by Adrian Goldsworthy
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Dracula (Vlad the Impaler)
Who was Vlad Dracula, and how did he go from Romanian ruler to blood-sucking monster?
On this episode we dive into the strategies and tactics that Dracula used to take power, how he became a legend, and what we can learn from him.
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The Rise and Fall of Rasputin: Savior or Sorcerer?
How did Grigory Rasputin become a close personal advisor to one of the most powerful people on earth, despite having no education, no money, and no accolades whatsoever?
On this episode we dive into the strategies and tactics that Rasputin used to become one of the most controversial and influential people in the world, and we discover the truth behind the legend.
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How Christianity Took Over the World
What was it about Christianity that allowed it to grow from a few dozen believers to a global religion with billions of adherents? On this episode, we go through how Christianity became a global religion and what attributes enabled its rise.
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The Triumph of Christianity: How a Forbidden Religion Swept the World by Bart D Ehrman
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Constantine the Great
Constantine the Great united the Roman empire, founded one of the world's great cities, oversaw the creation of Christianity's most famous creed, and laid the groundwork for the widespread adoption of Christianity throughout Europe and the Middle East. How was he able to accomplish so much in one lifetime?
On this episode, we explore his life, his impact, and how he was able to build such a powerful movement.
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The Reign of Constantine, 306–337: Continuity and Change in the Late Roman Empire by Stanislav Dolezal
Constantine: Roman Emperor, Christian Victor by Paul Stephenson
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Anyone who has achieved greatness has, in part, patterned themselves after those who came before. Napoleon learned from Charlemagne, Charlemagne learned from Caesar, and Caesar learned from Alexander the Great. This podcast analyzes the lives of some of the greatest men and women to ever live. By examining their strategies, tactics, mindset, and work habits, How to Take Over the World helps you understand the great ones, so that you can follow in their footsteps.
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