{"title":"Dr. Robert L. Kelly","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the remarkable works of Dr. Robert L. Kelly, a distinguished author whose insights into history and military affairs captivate readers worldwide. With an academic background deeply rooted in anthropology and a rich career in exploring ancient human societies, Dr. Kelly offers an intriguing perspective on the evolution of human civilisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed publications, \u003cem\u003eThe Fifth Beginning\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a thought-provoking exploration of humanity's pivotal transformations. In this book, Dr. Kelly delves into significant historical epochs, proposing a unique framework through which to understand our shared past and its impact on the present and future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Kelly's writings are ideal for history enthusiasts and those keen on understanding the strategic evolutions within military contexts. His engaging narrative style and thorough research make complex historical concepts accessible and engaging, inviting readers to embark on a journey through time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Dr. Robert L. Kelly’s collection to uncover the forces that have shaped human history, and gain fresh insights into where our world might be headed.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-fifth-beginning-by-dr-robert-l-kelly-9780520303485","title":"The Fifth Beginning","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I have seen yesterday. I know tomorrow.” This inscription in Tutankhamun’s tomb summarises \u003cem\u003eThe Fifth Beginning\u003c\/em\u003e. Here, archaeologist Robert L. Kelly explains how the study of our cultural past can predict the future of humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn an eminently readable style, Kelly identifies four key pivot points in the six-million-year history of human development: the emergence of technology, culture, agriculture, and the state. In each example, the author examines the long-term processes that resulted in a definitive, no-turning-back change for the organisation of society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKelly then looks ahead, giving us evidence for what he calls a \u003cem\u003efifth beginning\u003c\/em\u003e, one that started around AD 1500. Some might call it “globalisation,” but the author places it in its larger context: a five-thousand-year arms race, capitalism’s global reach, and the cultural effects of a worldwide communication network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKelly predicts that the emergent phenomena of this fifth beginning will include the end of war as a viable way to resolve disputes, the end of capitalism as we know it, the widespread shift toward world citizenship, and the rise of forms of cooperation that will end the near-sacred status of nation-states. It’s the end of life as we have known it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the author is cautiously optimistic: he dwells not on the coming chaos, but on humanity’s great potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000779784428,"sku":"9780520303485","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6255183482373.jpg?v=1763304098"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/dr-robert-l-kelly.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}