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There are few books that have the insight and power to change the way we think. Forces of Change is one. In this updated edition, Henry Hobhouse argues provocatively, and most convincingly, that modern history has been shaped less by the actions of human beings than by three natural forces: population growth, food supply, and disease. Together they form a self–balancing triangle: any change in the dimension of one side, Hobhouse shows, is and must be matched by changes in one or both of the other sides. Using key examples from the history of the past five hundred years, the author opens our eyes to new possibilities, so that history as learned from our textbooks takes on a whole new light. As original as it is ambitious, Forces of Change examines history from the time of the Black Plague to the present day, observing in each period and historical situation the relative roles of the three sides of the triangle. The result is a work that is revealing, eloquent, and—despite the seriousness of the subject—always witty and eminently readable.

Exploring global history through the lens of significant plants, this book offers a unique perspective on their impact on human civilization. It delves into the roles these vital species have played in shaping cultures, economies, and ecosystems across different eras and regions. By intertwining botanical insights with historical narratives, the author reveals how plants have influenced societal developments and human experiences throughout time.

Exploring the profound impact of five key plants—quinine, sugar, tea, cotton, and the potato—this book offers a captivating narrative that highlights their roles in shaping historical events. Drawing inspiration from the styles of Barbara Tuchman and Paul Johnson, it presents a compelling account that intertwines agriculture with global history, illustrating how these plants influenced economies, cultures, and societies. Enhanced with illustrations, the book provides an engaging and informative perspective on the interconnectedness of nature and human development.

Culturally significant, this work has been preserved to reflect its original form, including copyright references and library stamps. It serves as an important piece of civilization's knowledge base, providing insights into historical contexts and preserving the integrity of the original artifact for contemporary readers.

Recognized for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. Scholars have selected it for its importance, highlighting its relevance in understanding historical contexts and societal developments. Its insights are valuable for anyone interested in the evolution of human thought and culture.

Leonard Trelawny Hobhouse was a British liberal political theorist and sociologist, who has been considered one of the leading and earliest proponents of social liberalism. His works, culminating in his famous book Liberalism (1911), occupy a seminal position within the canon of New Liberalism. He worked both as an academic and a journalist, and played a key role in the establishment of sociology as an academic discipline; in 1907 he shared, with Edward Westermarck, the distinction of being the first professor of sociology to be appointed in the United Kingdom, at the University of London. He was also the founder and first editor of The Sociological Review. Source: Wikipedia

Originally published in 1918, this enduring work by renowned sociologist and Liberal politician Leonard Trelawny Hobhouse encompasses a series of five key lectures, first delivered at the London School of Economics in the autumn of 1917. Outlining Hobhouse's theories on social investigation, freedom, law and the will of the state, this edition revives an important work, which has long been unavailable.

Příběh šesti rostlin (chinovníku, cukrové třtiny, čajovníku, bavlníku, bramboru a kokainovníku) ukazuje, jak významně spoluurčovaly tyto plodiny vývoj v některých částech světa a jak skrze člověka, který je pěstoval, přinášel do nových oblastí a bohatl jejich využíváním, mohly skrytě ovlivňovat nejen zemědělství a průmysl, ale kupříkladu i kolonizaci tropických oblastí, obchod s otroky či mezinárodní vztahy.

Henry Hobhouse überrascht seine Leser mit einer Fülle historischer Einsichten und Querverbindungen: sechs Pflanzen, die den Geschichtsverlauf von der Renaissance bis in unsere Gegenwart maßgeblich beeinflussten. Vom Niedergang Chinas bis zum Aufstieg der deutschen Chemieindustrie, von der irischen Hungersnot bis zur indischen Bevölkerungsexplosion, von den Abenteuerreisen der frühen Kolonialzeit bis zu den Weltkriegen des 20. Jahrhunderts, von der genialen Marketing-Strategie für das heute weltweit bekannteste Getränk bis zum Straßenkrieg gegen die Drogen - die erweiterte Neuausgabe lässt die Geschichte in einem völlig neuen Licht erscheinen. Ausgezeichnet recherchiert, flott und witzig geschrieben, auf jeder Seite zahllose unbekannte Details und neue Einsichten.§