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The Collapse Files: How Great Civilizations Fell-and What They Left Behind

The Collapse Files: How Great Civilizations Fell-and What They Left Behind


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What if the greatest threat to our world isn't sudden disaster-but slow, invisible unraveling? This gripping investigation traces the rise and fall of once-mighty civilizations-from the fall of Rome to the vanished cities of the Khmer and Maya-to reveal a sobering truth: collapse follows a pattern. And we're repeating it. More than a history of ruins, this book is a roadmap through the forces that shape human destiny. Drawing from systemic risk history, ecological studies, and cultural anthropology, it shows how civilization collapse happens not through singular catastrophes, but through a convergence of ignored warnings, institutional decay, and elite overreach. Yet from these collapses rise lessons-on adaptation, humility, and the surprising strength of legacy systems that endure long after the fall. For curious readers of global history, systems thinkers, and anyone seeking lessons from fallen empires, this is a revelatory look at how power erodes and resilience is built. It's for those asking: what survives when a world ends? How can understanding the end of civilizations help us rethink today's most pressing challenges-from climate change to political fragmentation? Inside the book discover: - How ancient civilizations overreached and cracked under ecological or social pressure; - Why cultural resilience matters more than military power; - What the collapse of empires reveals about globalization today; - Why nostalgia and myths often cloud the real causes of societal failure; - How to spot the early signals of systemic breakdown in our own world Whether you're drawn to the Maya, the Ottomans, or the shadow of modern overreach, this book will change how you see the past-and sharpen how you navigate the future.

About the Author :
Julian R. Vale is a historian of ideas who writes at the intersection of collapse, continuity, and cultural memory. Fascinated by how civilizations rise and unravel, his work explores the invisible patterns that shape human history-and the overlooked lessons buried in their ruins. Drawing from decades of research across continents and disciplines, he has developed a unique voice that combines narrative depth with analytical clarity. Vale's mission is to help readers see through the myths of permanence, recognize the early signals of systemic risk, and rediscover the resilience embedded in forgotten worlds. He believes that the past is not only a record of what was lost-but a blueprint for how to endure.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9788199242418
  • Publisher: Vij Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Vij Books
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 210
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  • Sub Title: How Great Civilizations Fell-and What They Left Behind
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 8199242418
  • Publisher Date: 20 Oct 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
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  • Spine Width: 12 mm
  • Weight: 340 gr


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