Peak Human

What We Can Learn from History’s Greatest Civilizations

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Peak Human

By: Johan Norberg

Narrated by: Andrew Cullum

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All golden ages are marked by periods of spectacular cultural flourishing, scientific exploration, technological achievement and economic growth; yet no two are the same. Their beliefs, societies and place in the wider world all vary. Despite this, all previous golden ages have ended, whether it be because of external pressures or internal fracturing; too much hubris or too little wariness.

Looking at seven of humanity's greatest civilisations—ancient Athens, the Roman Republic, Abbasid Baghdad, Song China, Renaissance Italy, the Dutch Republic and the Anglosphere—historian and commentator Johan Norberg seeks to distil their strengths and shortcomings in answering the question: how do we ensure that our current golden age doesn't end?

As insightful as it is riveting, Peak Human is at once a paean to our incredible progress and a warning that we cannot afford to be complacent.

Civilization

Music

World

Middle East

Socialism

Middle Ages

Iran

Imperialism

China

Latin American

Africa

Self-Determination

Ancient History

Military

Capitalism

Crusade

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What a weekend with Johan as a companion. This books is a must read, in summary a story of what makes human societies successful – and what brings them down. A smart book about our history. Read it, listen to it. Johan Norberg is back!