William H. McNeill

The Pursuit of Power

History examining military technology's role in geopolitical power and dominance

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William H. McNeill
William H. McNeill

McNeill pioneered world history with The Rise of the West, tracing the interaction of civilizations across Eurasia over millennia. His concept of macro-parasitism and his attention to disease as a historical force were decades ahead of their time.

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