Summary of Victor Davis Hanson's The End of Everything

States and peoples can disappear from history due to natural disasters or human actions. The End of Everything (2024) explores the fall of Thebes, Carthage, Constantinople, and Tenochtitlán. Military historian Victor Davis Hanson examines the specific circumstances and strategies that led to the downfall of these great cities. Though the tools of genocide have evolved, the human nature behind it remains unchanged. These historical events serve as cautionary tales for modern societies, highlighting their vulnerability to a similar fate.