(d) The stages of the rise and fall of great nations seem to be:
The Age of Pioneers (outburst) The Age of Conquests
The Age of Commerce
The Age of Affluence
The Age of Intellect
The Age of Decadence.
(e) Decadence is marked by:
Defensiveness
Pessimism
Materialism
Frivolity
An influx of foreigners
The Welfare State
A weakening of religion.
(f) Decadence is due to:
Too long a period of wealth and power Selfishness
Love of money
The loss of a sense of duty.
Seem familiar?
Written in 1978 and speaking for itself in 2023.
“Fate of Empires and Search for Survival” is a worthy read (26 pages).
http://people.uncw.edu/kozloffm/glubb.pdf
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