Episode · People I (Mostly) Admire · 2023-01-18
Books mentioned on Ken Burns on Heroism, Horror, and History | People I (Mostly) Admire | Episode 88
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Protocols of the Elders of Zion
The Protocols of the Elders of Zion is a notorious and thoroughly debunked anti-Semitic hoax originally produced in Russia that purports to expose a secret global Jewish conspiracy.
Discussed“He bought a newspaper and he printed over many editions the protocols of the Elders of Zion which is the worst anti-semitic track a hoax written in Russia”
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The Great Bridge
The Great Bridge by David McCullough is a meticulous historical masterpiece detailing the epic, dangerous, and politically fraught construction of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Discussed“including David McCullough who written a book that I'd read about the building of the Brooklyn Bridge called the Great Bridge and I've just devoured it and sent to my partners let's make a film on this and they looked at me like I was crazy”
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing The Premonition
“charity was one of the few Heroes and Michael Lewis's book on covid-19 called the premonition”
Passing The Premonition
“Charity was one of the few heroes in Michael Lewis's book on COVID-19 called 'The Premonition.'”