The Inevitable Decline And Fall Of Empire

Author : Errol Nelson
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2000-09-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780595720309

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The Inevitable Decline and Fall of Empire by Errol Nelson Pdf

Janus: The double-faced Roman God of gates and doors, beginnings and endings, is an appropriate representation for a book about Empire. The Inevitable Decline and Fall of Empire is an analysis of 'the system,' its origins in biology, its evolution to Empire and its inevitable destination in a civilization of humanity. Over the past 8000 years Empire has nurtured and evolved hierarchical legal, business and religious systems that originate in our sentient selfish instincts and are maintained through privilege, power and authority usurped by a few, and it is sustained through two myths: group sovereignty and spiritual dependency. Humanity is at the threshold of a transition to a more inclusive era of civilization based more on our instincts for cooperation and coexistence. The transition will be contentious and destructive to cultures and the corporate government, business, legal and religious systems they have established and perpetuated. The irony is that 'the system' will go through the transition anyway, even over the vehement resistance and objections of those that presently benefit and profit from the perquisites of Empire. And, to speed up the process, the author has proposed a remedy a new Magna Carta and issues the following disclaimer: WARNING - Contents of this book may be hazardous to your sentient preconceived notions. www.secondmagnacarta.com

Author : Robert Murray
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0980106311

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The Decline and Fall of the American Empire by Robert Murray Pdf

Author : John Michael Greer
Publisher : New Society Publisher
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781550925579

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Decline and Fall by John Michael Greer Pdf

The political theorist and author of After Progress examines the future of U.S. dominance on the world stage in this persuasive and provocative book. The decline and fall of America's global empire is the central feature of today's geopolitical landscape. How we respond to this reality will determine much of our future trajectory, with implications that reach far beyond the limits of one nation's borders. In Decline and Fall, John Michael Greer examines the path we’re on and presents a persuasive challenge to the conventional wisdom of empire. Rather than asking if today's American empire should survive, Greer asks whether it can—and goes on to demonstrate that the answer is "no.” After exploring the inevitable consequences of imperial collapse, Decline and Fall proposes a renewal of democratic institutions as the only constructive way forward.

Author : Edward Gibbon
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1347421882

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The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Volume 8 by Edward Gibbon Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Oswald Spengler,Arthur Helps,Charles Francis Atkinson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : History
ISBN : 0195066340

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The Decline of the West by Oswald Spengler,Arthur Helps,Charles Francis Atkinson Pdf

Spengler's work describes how we have entered into a centuries-long "world-historical" phase comparable to late antiquity, and his controversial ideas spark debate over the meaning of historiography.

Author : Paul Kennedy
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780141983837

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The Rise And Fall of British Naval Mastery by Paul Kennedy Pdf

Paul Kennedy's classic naval history, now updated with a new introduction by the author This acclaimed book traces Britain's rise and fall as a sea power from the Tudors to the present day. Challenging the traditional view that the British are natural 'sons of the waves', he suggests instead that the country's fortunes as a significant maritime force have always been bound up with its economic growth. In doing so, he contributes significantly to the centuries-long debate between 'continental' and 'maritime' schools of strategy over Britain's policy in times of war. Setting British naval history within a framework of national, international, economic, political and strategic considerations, he offers a fresh approach to one of the central questions in British history. A new introduction extends his analysis into the twenty-first century and reflects on current American and Chinese ambitions for naval mastery. 'Excellent and stimulating' Correlli Barnett 'The first scholar to have set the sweep of British Naval history against the background of economic history' Michael Howard, Sunday Times 'By far the best study that has ever been done on the subject ... a sparkling and apt quotation on practically every page' Daniel A. Baugh, International History Review 'The best single-volume study of Britain and her naval past now available to us' Jon Sumida, Journal of Modern History

Author : Edward Gibbon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1827
Category : Byzantine Empire
ISBN : NYPL:33433081565149

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The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon Pdf

Author : Edward Gibbon
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625584205

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History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon Pdf

Gibbon offers an explanation for why the Roman Empire fell, a task made difficult by a lack of comprehensive written sources, though he was not the only historian to tackle the subject. Most of his ideas are directly taken from what few relevant records were available: those of the Roman moralists of the 4th and 5th centuries.

Author : Robert Cringely
Publisher : Nerdtv, LLC
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-10
Category : Computer industry
ISBN : 0990444422

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The Decline and Fall of IBM by Robert Cringely Pdf

IBM is in trouble in 2014. The iconic computer company has mismanaged itself into a rut it may be unable to get out of. Technology journalist Robert X. Cringely explains how Big Blue got to where it is today and what can still be done to save the company before it is too late.

Author : Edward Gibbon
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625584151

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History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon Pdf

Gibbon offers an explanation for why the Roman Empire fell, a task made difficult by a lack of comprehensive written sources, though he was not the only historian to tackle the subject. Most of his ideas are directly taken from what few relevant records were available: those of the Roman moralists of the 4th and 5th centuries.

Author : Alan Sked
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317880042

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The Decline and Fall of the Habsburg Empire, 1815-1918 by Alan Sked Pdf

A new and revised edition of Alan Sked’s groundbreaking book which examines how the Habsburg Empire survived the revolutionary turmoil of 1848. ‘The Year of Revolutions', saw the whole of Europe convulsed in turmoil and revolt. Yet the Habsburg Empire survived. As state after state succumbed to the violent winds of change that were sweeping the continent. How did the Habsburg Empire survive? How was the army able hold together while the rest of the empire collapsed in civil war, and how was it able to seize the political initiative In this new edition, Alan Sked reflects on the changed understanding of the period which resulted from the first appearance of this book, and widens the discussion to look at the Habsburg Empire alongside the decline of the Russian and German Empires, arguing that it is possible to understand their decline from a broad European perspective, as opposed to the overly narrow focus of recent explanations. Alan Sked makes us look at familiar events with new eyes in this radical, vigorously written classic which is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of nineteenth-century Europe.

Author : George Klosko
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 855 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199238804

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The Oxford Handbook of the History of Political Philosophy by George Klosko Pdf

Fifty distinguished contributors survey the entire history of political philosophy. They consider questions about how the subject should best be studied; they examine historical periods and great theorists in their intellectual contexts; and they discuss aspects of the subject that transcend periods, such as democracy, the state, and imperialism.

Author : Michael Kenny,Nick Pearce
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781509516643

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Shadows of Empire by Michael Kenny,Nick Pearce Pdf

The idea of an alliance between Britain and its old Commonwealth colonies has recently made a remarkable comeback in the context of Brexit. Based on belief in a special bond between the English-speaking peoples of the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, it has been dubbed the 'Anglosphere' by supporters and 'Empire 2.0' by critics. In this book, leading commentators Michael Kenny and Nick Pearce trace the historical origins of this idea back to the shadow cast by the British Empire in the late Victorian era. They show how leading British political figures, from Churchill to Thatcher, consistently reworked it and how it was revived by a group of right-wing politicians, historians and pamphleteers to support the case for Brexit. They argue that, while the contemporary idea of the Anglosphere as an alternative to European Union membership is seriously flawed, it nonetheless represents an enduring account of Britain’s role in the world that runs through the heart of political life over the last century. Shadows of Empire will be essential reading for everyone interested in British politics and post-Brexit foreign policy.

Author : Martin J Dougherty
Publisher : Amber Books Ltd
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2023-03-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781838860004

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The 'Dark' Ages by Martin J Dougherty Pdf

Fully illustrated with 180 photographs, artworks and maps, The 'Dark' Ages is an exciting, engaging and highly informative exploration of this often-overlooked period in early medieval history.

Author : Markus Winkler
Publisher : Springer
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-31
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9783476044853

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Barbarian: Explorations of a Western Concept in Theory, Literature, and the Arts by Markus Winkler Pdf

This two-volume co-authored study explores the history of the concept ‘barbarism’ from the 18th century to the present and illuminates its foundational role in modern European and Western identity. It constitutes an original comparative, interdisciplinary exploration of the concept’s modern European and Western history, with emphasis on the role of literature in the concept’s shifting functions. The study contributes to a historically grounded understanding of this figure’s past and contemporary uses. It combines overviews with detailed analyses of representative works of literature, art, film, philosophy, political and cultural theory, in which “barbarism” figures prominently. Diese auf 2 Bände konzipierte komparatistische und interdisziplinäre Studie in englischer Sprache geht der Geschichte des Barbarenbegriffs vom 18. Jahrhundert bis zur Gegenwart nach. Seit der griechischen Antike spielen Bild und Begriff des Barbarischen eine eminente Rolle für das abendländische Selbstverständnis. Die Studie verbindet Epochenüberblicke mit der Analyse herausragender literarischer, philosophischer, politik- und kulturtheoretischer, aber auch bildkünstlerischer und kinematographischer Werke und legt einen besonderen Akzent auf den Beitrag ästhetischer Verfahren zur Aufdeckung der Herkunft und der Implikationen des Barbarenbegriffs.