Crisis

Jared Diamond culminates his monumental trilogy with a fascinating study of how the most powerful nations confront their darkest hours.

In Guns, Germs, and Steel and in Collapse, Jared Diamond already revolutionized our view of the rise and fall of civilizations. Now, the author concludes his monumental trilogy by delving into a psychological dimension that complements the impressive historical, geographical, and economic universe covered in his work.

The result is this revealing comparative study of how six countries have survived decisive crises in their recent history through a difficult process of self-assessment and transformation. Diamond identifies patterns in overcoming adversity and, looking to the future, suggests that perhaps the world is squandering its resources and embarking on a journey of political conflict and decline.

A narrative as epic as it is irresistible.

Reviews:

"A fascinating and revealing journey through how nations confront their worst crises."

Yuval Noah Harari

"I am enthusiastic about everything Jared Diamond writes, and this book is no exception."

Bill Gates

"No scientist has ever won a Nobel Prize in Literature. Jared Diamond should be the first."

Michael Shermer

"Jared Diamond has done it again: another solid, original, and fascinating narrative about human history. This time, the author reveals how some societies have overcome very difficult crises, from which we can draw vital lessons in these difficult times."

Steven Pinker