The Ruins; Or, Meditation on the Revolutions of Empires and the Law of Nature
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"Ruins; or, Reflections on the Revolutions of Empires and the Laws of Nature" is a philosophical-historical work by the outstanding French writer and philosopher Constantin-Francois Volnay. In this book, the author explores the greatness and collapse of empires through the lens of their inner life, power, and interaction with natural laws.
Volney reveals the regularities of the rise and fall of civilizations, emphasizing the importance of maintaining harmony with nature for the long-term existence of society. The author takes the reader through the history of ancient empires, analyzing their mistakes and shortcomings, and draws conclusions that remain relevant even today.
"Ruins; or, Reflections on the Revolutions of Empires and the Laws of Nature" is a work that gives deep reflections on the history of mankind and its relationship with the surrounding world, leaving behind a lot of space for independent thoughts and analysis.
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- C.-F. (Constantin-François) Volney
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2006-05-03
- Title
- Les ruines. English
Or, Meditation on the Revolutions of Empires and the Law of Nature
The Ruins - Subject
- D
Ethics
History -- Philosophy
Religions
Revolutions
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