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In this series - by investigating 6 of Britain's greatest military commanders, he tries to find out. In this programme it is ARTHUR WELLESLEY, THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON To understand Wellington's success and brilliance, Corrigan travels to Portugal and Spain. Here during the Peninsular War Wellington built the impressive defensive structure known as the Torres Vedras. Corrigan also visits the battlefield at Salamanca and sees some of the finds of local battlefield historian and metal detectorist MIGUEL ANGEL MARTIN MAS. At Wellington's London home, Apsley House, curator KATHARINE HUGH explains how Wellington became obsessed with his great rival, Napoleon, and shows Corrigan some of the mementoes and portraits he kept of the French commander. Corrigan also retells the exciting story of Wellington's greatest triumph on the battlefield of Waterloo, itself. "He was England's greatest general...and without him the history of Europe would have been very different. He was not popular but he was respected. More than that, he was revered.
This film was first broadcast: 11 Nov 2005
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do we have to learn history in order to avoid making the same mistakes as before?
History repeats itself, because we continue to make the same mistakes repeatedly. We don't learn from our mistakes. We don't change. We become complacent. We settle for mediocrity.
History repeats itself when we believe the same old stories. We are conditioned to believe in immutable truths and immutable rules. They are immutable laws and truths that we can't change.
This conditioning prevents us from thinking critically. The ability to question authority. By challenging assumptions. We can't learn if we don’t challenge our assumptions. We stagnate when we don’t grow. Stamina is when we continue to make the same mistakes.
History doesn't repeat itself, because we continue to make the same mistakes. History repeats itself because we refuse to learn from our mistakes and instead continue to make the same ones over and over.
You can break the cycle of history repetition by changing how you look at the world and yourself, by understanding that nothing is set in stone. Nothing is fixed. Everything is subject to constant flux.
Uncertainty is key to breaking the cycle. Accepting the possibility of things going wrong. Accepting that failure may be possible. To accept that failure is a possibility.
Accept that you may not reach your goals. Accept that you may not achieve your goals. However, it is important to keep working towards improving.
It's impossible to move forward if you hold onto the past. If you believe there are only certain truths, it will be impossible to move forward.
You must let go if you want to be free. To move forward, you must give up control.
What can our failures teach us?
Make mistakes, but don't fret about them. This means that you will learn something. Even more important, you can correct any mistakes you make. You shouldn't stress about the small details. They happen to all of us.
You might feel embarrassed if you've made a mistake, but it doesn't matter whether you feel bad. How you handle your mistakes is what matters most. If you allow them to get in the way of your growth, they will eventually eat away at your inner self. But if you view them as opportunities for growth, you'll come out stronger on the other side.
It is important to recognize and learn from your mistakes. Don't dwell on it; instead, focus on the next step. Keep moving.
Don't dwell on your mistakes. Instead, find ways to improve. Learn from your failures and make improvements for tomorrow.
Successful Inventions made by accident
Inventors are human. How we deal with those mistakes is what determines whether our inventions succeed or fail.
Invention is not an accident. Each invention was created intentionally. There are no accidental inventions.
An invention can be described as a deliberate act. It is an intentional decision to create something. Something that solves a problem. Something that makes life better for someone.
The key to success is not assuming that everything happens by accident. Instead of trying to avoid making mistakes, learn from them.
Although it would be nice to think that invention is easy, it's not. It takes hard work and perseverance to invent something. It's not a quick fix. It takes time.
This means that you need to spend lots of time thinking about solutions and ideas. What do people care about? What do they require?
These are questions that you should ask yourself. These questions will help determine what product or service you should create next.
This requires you to let go of any preconceived notions. Don't make assumptions about what people want or need. You must listen to your customers and potential clients.
Learn what they really want. Not what they tell themselves they want.
Once you have identified what they want, the next step is to design a way that you can give it to them. This is where invention starts.
What is the most important thing you should know about history?
This question is not easy to answer. When thinking about learning, there are three key points you should consider. The first is to realize that knowledge can be power. Second, it is important to recognize that knowledge is cumulative. We must also be able to appreciate the speed at which knowledge can change.
Knowledge is power. It empowers us to make better choices and improve our lives. Perfect information would make it easy to make informed decisions. We would always do what we want without worrying about if it was right or wrong.
However, while knowledge is power, it is also cumulative. This means that after we've acquired knowledge, we continue to learn more. We become more and more intelligent as time goes by. Knowledge accumulates.
Let's move on to the next point. Knowledge isn't static. Knowledge is constantly evolving. Every day scientists discover new facts, theories, ways of thinking. There are always new discoveries.
Our culture is dependent on technology that allows us instant access to information. Technology allows us to save vast amounts data and share it between millions of people across the globe.
Globalization has influenced the way we look at knowledge, in addition to technology. Globalization is the process of ideas and products spreading across borders. Knowledge is now easily accessible all over the world because of globalization.
Anyone can access any information on the internet. You can watch movies, browse the internet, listen or play music and read books. All these activities require knowledge.
Information is becoming more accessible and more specialized. There are hundreds of thousands upon thousands of websites today offering advice on topics like health, finance and business, as well as sports, travel, and cooking. These websites offer information on almost every topic you can think of.
If you want to buy a car online, however, you will likely only find a few dozen websites that provide automotive-related services. You won't find thousands of websites covering every subject. Instead, you'll only find a handful that deal with cars.
This specialization is because experts in particular fields can create and distribute valuable knowledge. Experts are often experts in a specific field. Experts can also produce content of high quality that is targeted to their particular audience.
Consumers will appreciate this specialization because they won't have to go through tons of irrelevant information. Instead, they can focus on a small number of sites with lots of useful content.
Specialization is also a benefit for experts, who can create strong businesses around their expertise. The buyer of a book expects the author will be knowledgeable enough to explain the subject clearly and concisely. He wants to be sure that the author understands what he is trying to communicate.
An expert who isn't a specialist risks losing customers who are expecting him to be one.
Specialization isn't limited to just one area. Today, most of us are specialists in many different areas. It could be that we are an accountant, a lawyer or a doctor. Or a teacher. Not only are we likely to be a parent or spouse, but also friends, family, and fans.
Specialization is so common that some experts argue that it's impossible to succeed without being an expert in several different things.
How can you become an expert in multiple fields? You can do it by practicing. You have to put in the time to learn. Once you've made progress, keep going until people are able to recognize your knowledge.
Many industries today are dedicated to helping others accomplish this goal. People can quickly learn through courses, workshops seminars, conferences, schools and other venues.
What can we learn by Abraham Lincoln's example?
Abraham Lincoln said that he was slow to learn, but quick to forget.
He understood the importance of learning and knew that he would eventually need to let go of old habits in order to embrace new ones.
The same holds true for our businesses. No matter how meticulously we plan for success and what our goals are, there will be moments when we get stuck in a rut.
That's why it's crucial to seek new ways to grow and evolve constantly. If nothing else is important, we must learn more, even after we have reached the pinnacle.
Lincoln was the right person. He understood that his business could be more successful, but he couldn’t afford to stop learning.
There are two types of entrepreneurs. There are two types: those who stay active and those who stay informed.
Those who stay active focus on growing their business. They will be involved in product development, marketing strategies, customer service, or any other daily tasks.
Although they may feel they have achieved something significant, they often miss the mark. Entrepreneurs who aren't focused on learning more won't see sustainable growth.
What sets successful entrepreneurs apart from ordinary ones? The ability to adapt quickly and to change circumstances.
Entrepreneurs who are successful find ways to improve their products and services when they face challenges.
The average businessperson, however, will continue to use outdated methods that don't work. They will not change their ways until they fail.
You must be able to master both self-reflection and adaptation in order to succeed.
Statistics
- If you consider that 10% to 30% might be tens or hundreds of thousands of lives, then sure, that matters. (lifehacker.com)
- According to the wiki Napoleon Bonaparte who led many successful battles during the French revolution and gained popularity as Little Corporal was 1.68 meters long, equivalent to 5 foot 6 inches, which is indeed the average height of men. (knownepal.net)
- Only 2.5% of Americans owned stocks in 1929. (collabfund.com)
- According to Smithsonian, mailing young James Beagle through postage cost only 15 cents, although his parents paid him $50. (medium.com)
- During the Peak of her power, She commanded over 1,800 pirate ships and an estimated 80,000 men. (knownepal.net)
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How To
How did propaganda become marketing history.
In 1879, Max Weber, a German sociologist and German sociologist, first coined the term "propaganda". The Greek word "praopagos", which means "to talk well," was the source of the phrase. The Latin verb propaganda, which means "nearby" or at hand, and the noun "agogos," which means "speech or speech," is the source of the word. It is "a systematic effort towards shaping attitudes and behaviour."
George Orwell, British journalist wrote in "Propaganda," a 1928 book that he published. "To understand the true nature and purpose of propaganda, it is not the intention make people believe any thing; it is only to change their beliefs... It is designed to make them agree with one thing instead of the other."
Edward Bernays (1891 –1955) was Sigmund Freud’s nephew. In 1922, he coined the term "public Relations". He said, "The conscious and intelligent manipulations the organized habits or opinions of the masses is an essential element in a democratic democracy." He created the public relations firm Bernays & Company in 1927. He worked there until 1955.
Bernays invented an "engineering permission" technique, which allowed him to influence public opinion through publicity and advertising campaigns. His methods were later adopted by mass media outlets such as Time Magazine and CBS News. Bernays became a close collaborator with corporations and government agencies in order to influence public opinion after World War II. Johnson & Johnson were among his clients.
The tobacco industry was his greatest client. In 1939, he helped Philip Morris develop a campaign against smoking, which resulted in the Surgeon General recommending that smoking should be banned indoors. The Cigarette Advertising Act, which banned any advertisement for cigarettes in print media (magazines, newspapers, television) was passed by the Senate in 1965.
He also advised President Franklin D Roosevelt on how to deal with the growing labor movement during the Great Depression. Bernays suggested that the president declare a "war on hunger" and use the federal government's power to ensure adequate food supplies. This strategy made the government seem like a loving father figure, and it helped the president win his re-election bid in 1936.
Bernays promoted the idea of "radio-listening" in order to increase radio sales. In the 1930s, he introduced "branding" as well as "advertising". He believed that consumers could feel special and be influenced through appealing to their emotions. He promoted the slogan "Have it all!" In 1933, he encouraged women to purchase war bonds.
He established a political action group called "Young People for Freedom" back in 1944. The goal of this group was to encourage Americans between 18 and 30 years old to vote Republican. Dwight Eisenhower was elected president in 1952 after Bernays' efforts were successful.
In 1953, Bernays persuaded the CIA to stage a coup in Iran, replacing Mohammad Mosaddegh with Shah Reza Pahlevi. This was done to stop Mosaddegh's nationalization of Iranian oil fields. Bernays wrote articles in praise of the new regime, calling it a "moderate," a "progressive", and a "modernized" one after the coup.
Bernays won many other awards during his career.
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