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The Rise and Decline of Nations and Civilizations

Milken Institute via YouTube

Overview

This course explores the rise and decline of nations and civilizations, examining the factors that contribute to their success or failure. The learning outcomes include understanding the forces that propel the lifecycles of empires and considering the possibilities of reinvention and rejuvenation. The course covers topics such as culture, economics, geography, and historical perspectives. The teaching method involves a panel discussion with celebrated scholars in the field. The intended audience includes individuals interested in history, geopolitics, and global trends.

Syllabus

Intro
Personal Factors
Why Nations Fail
United States
Poor Countries
Geographic Ignorance
Historical Ignorance
Western Civilization
China and Europe
England
The Industrial Revolution
China and the US
Europe
Japan

Taught by

Milken Institute

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