The Fate of Empires (John Bagot Glubb)

A famous, but somewhat strange, book from 1979. Of the decline of American society from the perspective of fifty years ago. The written version of this review can be found here ( https://theworthyhouse.com/2026/05/16/the-culture-of-narcissism-american-life-in-an-age-of-diminishing ...  Show more

An excellent examination of ancient Persia, in its relations with the Roman Republic and Empire, with lessons for today's dumb war against Iran, that is, Persia. The written version of this review can be found here ( https://theworthyhouse.com/2026/04/27/rome-and-persia-the-seven- ...  Show more