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Civilization Collapse - Tartar Horde - 26 January 2012
This is a great read folks. A well presented, well sourced book on the collapse of Rome, the Roman problem of currency debasement is very reminiscent to the times we find ourselves in today, highly recommended
http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/Fall-West-Adrian-Keith-Goldsworthy/9780753826928
RE: Civilization Collapse - Scythe13 - 26 January 2012
You've just reminded me of another book that, in part, covers Rome.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rise_and_Fall_of_the_Great_Powers
It speaks about ancient superpowers, but then towards the end starts to set it's site on America and speak of the same kind of thing.
Tartar, if you like Fall of the West, you'll love "The rise and fall of the great powers" by Paul Kennedy.
RE: Civilization Collapse - Tartar Horde - 26 January 2012
(26 January 2012, 15:05)Scythe13 Wrote: You've just reminded me of another book that, in part, covers Rome.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rise_and_Fall_of_the_Great_Powers
It speaks about ancient superpowers, but then towards the end starts to set it's site on America and speak of the same kind of thing.
Tartar, if you like Fall of the West, you'll love "The rise and fall of the great powers" by Paul Kennedy.
Looks like a great read will order it
This will be right up your alley so to speak
A historical look into the forces of human nature that steer societies, it's very controversial in historical circles because it bears all so to speak, a fascinating thought provoking readhttp://www.goodreads.com/book/show/118397.The_Lucifer_Principle
RE: Civilization Collapse - Scythe13 - 26 January 2012
Just been reading the reviews of that book.
Massively mixed views. Any book that has that variety of views is worth a read. One person would say 1 star, then the next asking to give 4.5 stars!
I've got a few already on my reading list. I'll have to pick that one up in a few months.