How apocalyptic moments in history shaped humanity
Forget sleepy history lessons and endless lists of names and dates. Exploring history with Dan Carlin is like going to an alien planet that is also inhabited by humans. Biologically the same, but culturally different. What can we learn about ourselves from the ruins of advanced civilizations?
Our planet has seen many glorious empires boasting great cities, rich culture and invincibility. And also their steep falls and oblivion. Are we in for something similar? Can we withstand future global conflicts, natural disasters and epidemics? Dan Carlin vividly tells stories from long ago and shows us that they can easily become scenarios for our future. It will give history lovers a new perspective on history, while others will discover an unsuspected fascination with humanity's past.
Among other things, the book seeks answers to provocative questions:
- Do hard times breed hard people? And the age of contented prosperity softened people?
- Were the ancient Assyrians the "Nazis" of their time who deserved their brutal end?
- Why did the entire Mediterranean civilization of the Bronze Age collapse?
How did the plagues change medieval society and the course of the world?
- Was the fall of the Roman Empire a disaster for its inhabitants or a welcome change?
- Will the horror of nuclear weapons protect us from another world war? How many times have we stood on her doorstep?
