Essays on Civilization

A progress trap is a technology or idea that produces an impressive outcome at first but it can lead to an impossible, deadly end. People experiment with progressions that are lethal but potentially self destructing; this is as a result of specialization of the human brain.  The atomic bomb is...

Having a civilized world, one where there shall be no need for war is a dream that might never come true unless people change their perceptions of others from different cultures. The use of force against a section of people will always be a possibility as long as people who...

The Maya are the aboriginal dwellers of Central America and Mexico. Their present day population covers areas like Campeche, Tabasco, Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Chiapas, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala (Mark, 2012). The emergence of Maya Civilization took different stages in different eras like the Archaic Period, the Olmec Period,...

Early Years of American History As evidenced by the experiences of Native Americans, ethnic immigrants, and African Americans, the early years of American history were marked by great cruelty toward racial and ethnic minorities at the cost of Americans and white Europeans. Nevertheless, the subject of civilization and colonialism blends seamlessly...

The Roman Republic The Roman Republic was a period of the ancient Roman civilization that lasted from the fall of the Roman Kingdom in 509 BCE until the founding of the Roman Empire in 27 BCE. Rome's dominance over the entire Mediterranean region was established during that time, expanding from its...

The book Civilization and its Discontents was written by Feud. The piece was created in 1929's summertime. It primarily contrasts the way of life of those who appear to be part of the current society and those who appear to be leading a savage lifestyle but still find enjoyment in...

Huntington's Theory of Clash of Civilizations Huntington reiterates that the conflicts will be fought at the level of the nations and by the groups therein. Conflicts would result from divisions between the respective cultures. The David Allen interpretation elaborates on the idea of clashing civilizations caused by divergent worldviews, including those...

Through commerce, travel, and treaties The world has become increasingly interconnected over the past few centuries. (Woolf and Danielp p.322) Global interconnection is defined by the idea of world civilizations, which has had a major impact on today's globalization. According to Woolf and Danielp (p. 331), two important regions, primarily in...

History is a vital component of human existence and a potent tool for creating both a knowledge of the past and a compass for the future. According to a critical perspective, the world's best civilization resulted from a thorough examination of the past in order to invent a better present...

Many scholars around the globe believe that Africa is the place where humanity first evolved. The findings revealed by various African scholars continue to lend credence to the idea that Africa is the cradle of humanity. The goals of this assignment are to provide a summary of the material covered...

Similar to the spread of agriculture, civilization was a universal occurrence. It appeared in numerous parts of the globe. Since Eurasia and Mesoamerican civilizations diverged before 1500, they had some things in common. Evidence indicated that a few sculptures, carvings, sketches, and works of art that were an alternative to...

History of Western Civilization History has witnessed many different civilizations, some of which have thrived and others of which have failed. Of course, in their pursuit of civilization, both effective and unsuccessful civilizations had to overcome a number of obstacles. For the purposes of this study paper, it is important to...