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The Rise and Fall of Civilization.

This book falls somewhere between the modesty of its subtitle and the pretentiousness of its title. It is more than an inquiry, for it provides sound observations and facts on the linkage between economic progress and civilization. But because the author stresses the economic aspect, and because his selective approach deals only with Greek, Roman and Western civilization, he certainly does not produce the formula which the analysts of history have long sought. Despite some hedging, the author attempts to revive economic determinism root and branch.

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Raymond L. Carol

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The Rise and Fall of Civilization.

This book falls somewhere between the modesty of its subtitle and the pretentiousness of its title. It is more than an inquiry, for it provides sound observations and facts on the linkage between economic progress and civilization. But because the author stresses the economic aspect, and because his selective approach deals only with Greek, Roman and Western civilization, he certainly does not produce the formula which the analysts of history have long sought. Despite some hedging, the author attempts to revive economic determinism root and branch.