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Is Bureaucracy Killing Civilization?

"WhatifAlthist" | World History, Philosophy, Culture

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The Evolution of Governance: From Monarchy to Bureaucracy

This chapter examines Aristotle's government classifications—monarchy, oligarchy, and democracy—and their societal impacts. It contrasts the adaptive strategies of Western civilizations with the stagnation of others, highlighting the decline of the Middle East and the rise of bureaucracy in Britain. The discussion concludes with the transformation of government power and its intricate influence over personal lives in modern society.

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