The Square and the Tower

Dive into the captivating world of history with 'The Square and the Tower' by Niall Ferguson, a thought-provoking exploration of power dynamics throughout the ages. This meticulously crafted paperback, published by Penguin UK, spans 608 insightful pages that challenge traditional historical narratives. Ferguson, praised as 'the most brilliant historian of his generation' by The Times, delves into the invisible networks that shaped our modern world. From the printers of the Reformation to the influential freemasons of the American Revolution, he sheds light on the essential role of social networks in disrupting the established order of kings and popes. In an era termed the Networked Age, Ferguson argues that the dynamics of influence are not new but reflect a deeper historical continuity. With striking parallels drawn between historical events and today's landscape—marked by the rise of social media, global terrorism, and political upheaval—this book illuminates the complexities of our time. This edition, published in 2018, is your gateway to understanding the intricate web of connections that underpin history. Enhance your reading experience with the insights of a visionary historian and discover how networks influence conflicts, ideas, and power structures in both past and present. Order now to receive FREE shipping right to your doorstep, with delivery within 10 days!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141984810
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 608


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'The most brilliant historian of his generation' The Times Most history is hierarchical- it's about popes, presidents, and prime ministers. But what if that's simply because they create the historical archives? What if we are missing equally powerful but less visible networks - leaving them to the conspiracy theorists, with their dreams of all-powerful Illuminati?The twenty-first century has been hailed as the Networked Age. But in The Square and the Tower Niall Ferguson argues that social networks are nothing new. From the printers and preachers who made the Reformation to the freemasons who led the American Revolution, it was the networkers who disrupted the old order of popes and kings. Far from being novel, our era is the Second Networked Age, with the computer in the role of the printing press. But networks have a dark side, prone to clustering, contagions, and even outages. And the conflicts of the past already have unnerving parallels today, in the time of Facebook, Islamic State and Trumpworld.

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