Johan Norberg
Peak Human : What We Can Learn from History's Greatest Civilizations
- ISBN 13:
- 9781805463870
- author:
- Johan Norberg
- format:
- Trade Paperback
- publisher:
- Atlantic Books, The Limited
- language:
- English
- Pages:
- 512
- Genre:
- Ancient / General History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Golden ages are marked by periods of spectacular cultural flourishing, scientific exploration, technological achievement and economic growth. Johan Norberg examines seven of humanity's greatest civilizations, including ancient Athens, the Roman Republic, Abbasid Baghdad, Song China, Renaissance Italy, the Dutch Republic and the Anglosphere, to ask how we can ensure that our current golden age doesn't end. Each of these civilizations has unique lessons to teach us about the world we live in today. From the rule of law in ancient Greece to the scientific advancements of Abbasid Baghdad, and from the artistic movements of the Dutch Republic to the economic growth of the Anglosphere, there is much to learn from history's greatest civilizations. In "Peak Human", Norberg explores how we can apply the lessons of the past to build a better future.
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