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William Hardy McNeill

    October 31, 1917 – July 8, 2016

    This historian's work champions the idea that contact and exchange among civilizations are the driving forces of human history. His writings explore long-term trends and the reciprocal influences between cultures across millennia. He analyzes how civilizations evolve and enrich one another through interaction, offering a comprehensive perspective on world history. His approach emphasizes global interconnectedness and the dynamics of civilizational progress.

    History of Western Civilization
    Plagues and Peoples
    The Pursuit of Power
    The Rise of the West
    The Pursuit of Power. Technology, Armed Force, and Society Since A.D. 1000
    The Bridge on the Drina