The Law of Civilization and Decay

An Essay on History

Autor*innen

• Brooks Adams

Parameter

• 356 Seiten
• 13 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Klassiker
• Politik
• Politikwissenschaft
• Sachliteratur

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Exploring the decline of civilizations, Brooks Adams presents a unique perspective on their inevitable aging process, distinguishing it from theories focused solely on external factors like military invasion or ecological shifts. He delves into the intrinsic reasons for cultural collapse, arguing that civilizations can die from old age if not hindered in their formative years. This thought-provoking analysis offers a deeper understanding of the life cycle of societies, making it a significant contribution to historical discourse on cultural dynamics.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
• Einband: Paperback