My Place in Civilization: Understanding Our Role in the Rise and Fall of Societies

By Tudor Finneran

A biographical exploration of the rise and fall of empires, viewed through the lens of personal experience in modern England.

Tudor B Finneran examines how culture shapes the destiny of societies, drawing lessons from the ruins of Rome, Greece, the Song Dynasty, Ancient Egypt, and the British Empire. Born in Cyprus and raised among the remnants of empire, Finneran offers a unique perspective on the patterns that determine whether civilizations flourish or decay.

This book argues that culture is the foundation of civilization. Through personal observation and historical analysis, Finneran explores how values, stories, and social bonds are transmitted across generations-and why some societies endure while others collapse within decades.

Key insights include:
- The recurring cycles that govern the rise and fall of empires
- How cultural transmission shapes civilizational outcomes
- The role of individual choice in collective destiny
- Practical lessons from history's greatest societies

More than a memoir, this is an examination of our place in the ongoing story of human civilization. Finneran challenges readers to understand their role in either preserving or transforming the cultural inheritance they've received.

For anyone seeking to understand how personal experience connects to historical forces, and how individual actions contribute to civilizational change.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FH198S5D
• ISBN13: 9798291265420
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"