The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order

Listener Reviews

1. 5.0(1)

   Most of it was above my head, still good.

   I'm a 4 year college grad with no specific background in this type of stuff. This book was pretty far over my head on a lot of topics. Still a good read and puts into perspective the foreign policy, wars, and politics that national leaders have to think about. Unless you are a history buff, some of the references will be lost on you. Still recommend, but there may be other books out there that are a little closer to the ground on the same topic.

   Asia Roberts · September 16, 2024

2. 5.0(1)

   Stands the Test of Time

   I'm a Universalist, but this book helps me to realize the limits of Univeralism Huntington is mostly just descriptrive in this. The world is a complex place with around 10 major civilizations. The civilizations have much in common including the propensity to make war with one another and thus destroy civilization in the aggregate. Civilizational leadership should try to encourage cooperation amongst civilizations. Western enlightment values and democracy have not proven uniquely good at providing good civilizational leadership.

   Jazmyn Paul · June 14, 2023

3. 5.0(1)

   Great, but should fix the names.

   The book is great, but I had to cut points for the mispronounciation of names of people and places. For a book about variety of cultures, one would expect the narrator to do his homework in this area.

   Alyson Butler · March 20, 2022

4. 5.0(1)

   broad yet engaging

   This book is really broad, but keeps your attention no less. Interesting analysis on global relationships, makes me want to read different perspectives of the same topics.

   Ally Martinez · March 9, 2022

5. 5.0(1)

   Outstanding

   An excellent in depth review of the ways & wherefore's of the world. How each see's it's self. But how we should see each other This book offers perspectives in a global narrative. if all civilizations read it we would all be better off. Many views are offered that are usually never considered.

   Margaret Walker · November 12, 2021

6. 5.0(1)

   essential reading

   this is absolutely essential reading if you want to understand the modern world, and our current geopolitical mess.

   Phoebe Self · October 1, 2021

7. 4.0(1)

   Biased but has some very valid points

   It is controversial. I read it in 2017 and some of the predictions and hypothesis are true. Some not. A good read if you are able to ignore the author's whitewashing of the Western Civilization's flaws

   Lisa Amerson · August 17, 2021

8. 5.0(1)

   Important Read

   An essential book to understand a major American point of view. An older book that will remain relevant.

   Kaleigh Winter · October 15, 2019