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What led to the rise of the Roman Empire? What actions made Nerva one of the Five Good Emperors? What are some achievements of the Indus Valley Civilization? What made the Roman Republic successful? Which feature of ancient Rome made it a republic? What achievements were made in the Old Ki...
The zooarchaeology of complex societies provides insights into the interrelated social and economic relationships that people and animals created. I presen
purposes for which power should be used is in a sense more urgent today than it was in earlier periods, for humankind has at its disposal the power either to create a world civilization in which modern technology can benefit the human race or to destroy itself in pursuit of political myths...
civilization in which modern technology can benefit thehuman raceor to destroy itself in pursuit of politicalmyths. The scope for political philosophy is thus great, the clarification of its purpose and limitations urgent—an aspect, indeed, of civilization’s survival....