The Law of Civilization and Decay: an Essay on History (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

Nonfiction, History, World History
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Author: Brooks Adams ISBN: 9781411438033
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Publication: February 15, 2011
Imprint: Barnes & Noble Language: English
Author: Brooks Adams
ISBN: 9781411438033
Publisher: Barnes & Noble
Publication: February 15, 2011
Imprint: Barnes & Noble
Language: English

In The Law of Civilization and Decay (1895), Adams presents his theory that historical events are determined by economic conditions.  While believing that economic concerns—trade and the accumulation of wealth, for example—provided a primary impetus for civilization, he also believed that, unchecked, they invariably led to collapse.

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In The Law of Civilization and Decay (1895), Adams presents his theory that historical events are determined by economic conditions.  While believing that economic concerns—trade and the accumulation of wealth, for example—provided a primary impetus for civilization, he also believed that, unchecked, they invariably led to collapse.

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