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From Alexander to Hitler to the Corporation: The Global Rise of the Corporate State

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Kings, Conquerors, Psychopaths: From Alexander to Hitler to the Corporation

by Jonathan Chase

4.7 out of 5

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In this groundbreaking book, renowned historian and author Peter Gumbel traces the rise of the corporate state from its origins in the ancient world to its modern manifestations. From the Macedonian Empire of Alexander the Great to the Roman Republic to the British Empire, Gumbel shows how corporations have played a central role in shaping the course of human history.

Gumbel argues that the corporate state is not a new phenomenon, but rather a recurring pattern in human history. He identifies three key factors that have contributed to the rise of the corporate state: the growth of trade and commerce, the development of new technologies, and the decline of traditional political institutions.

The growth of trade and commerce has led to the creation of large, powerful corporations that have become increasingly independent of governments. These corporations have their own armies, their own laws, and their own courts. They are able to exert enormous influence over governments and to shape public policy to their own advantage.

The development of new technologies has also contributed to the rise of the corporate state. These technologies have made it possible for corporations to control vast amounts of information and to communicate with their customers and employees in real time. This has given corporations a powerful advantage over governments, which are often slow and bureaucratic in their decision-making.

The decline of traditional political institutions has also contributed to the rise of the corporate state. In many countries, governments have become weak and ineffective. They are unable to provide essential services to their citizens and to protect them from the abuses of corporations.

The result of these three factors has been the rise of a global corporate state. This state is characterized by the dominance of corporations over governments and the erosion of traditional political institutions. It is a state in which the interests of corporations are placed above the interests of citizens.

Gumbel's book is a timely and important warning about the dangers of the corporate state. He shows how corporations have used their power to undermine democracy, to exploit workers, and to destroy the environment. He calls for a renewed commitment to democracy and to the values of social justice.

From Alexander to Hitler to the Corporation is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the world we live in. It is a powerful indictment of the corporate state and a call to action for all who believe in democracy.

Praise for From Alexander to Hitler to the Corporation

"A brilliant and incisive look at the rise of the corporate state. Gumbel shows how corporations have become the dominant force in our world and how they are undermining democracy and threatening our future." —Noam Chomsky

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the world we live in. Gumbel provides a compelling account of the rise of the corporate state and its devastating impact on our lives." —Robert Reich

"A timely and important warning about the dangers of the corporate state. Gumbel shows how corporations have used their power to undermine democracy, to exploit workers, and to destroy the environment. He calls for a renewed commitment to democracy and to the values of social justice." —Ralph Nader

Kings, Conquerors, Psychopaths: From Alexander to Hitler to the Corporation

by Jonathan Chase

4.7 out of 5