Weltgeschichtliche Betrachtungen
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In \"Weltgeschichtliche Betrachtungen\", Burckhardt argues that history is not a linear progression, but rather a cyclical process of rise and decline. He identifies four stages in the development of civilizations: the heroic age, the classical age, the age of decline, and the age of disintegration. Each stage has its own unique characteristics and challenges, and Burckhardt argues that it is important to understand the nature of each stage in order to navigate the challenges of our own time.Book Details
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