Follow us at https://www.crisisinvesting.com Analyzing 'The Fate of Empires' By Sir John Glubb: Insights and Relevance Today Download the Essay here: https://people.uncw.edu/kozloffm/glubb.pdf In this episode, Doug and Matt discuss Sir John Glubb's seminal 1976 essay 'The Fate of Empires and the Search for Survival.' Instead of focusing on current events, they delve into the big picture, examining historical cycles of empires and their modern implications. They explore the essay's breakdown of the life stages of empires—pioneers, conquests, commerce, affluence, intellect, decadence, and decline and collapse—illustrate with examples from various historical empires like Assyria, Persia, Greece, Rome, and the Arab Empire. They also discuss how these observations resonate with current issues in the United States, including the welfare state, influx of foreigners, internal political divisions, and the rising influence of intellectualism and materialism. This episode offers a comprehensive understanding of historical patterns and their relevance to contemporary societal trends. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:19 The Fate of Empires: An Introduction 03:12 Stages of Empire: From Pioneers to Decline 05:24 Historical Examples of Empires 13:40 The Age of Commerce and Its Impact 20:27 The Age of Intellect and Its Consequences 25:34 Modern Reflections on Empire 29:37 The Role of Education and Intellectualism 30:36 Historical Civil Wars and Internal Conflicts 31:24 The Influx of Foreigners in Great Empires 37:06 The Roman Mob and Free Distributions 47:38 Decadence and Moral Corruption 53:20 Summary and Final Thoughts