The Square and the Tower The Square and the Tower Niall Ferguson

The Square and the Tower

How Connected Groups Have Shaped Power from the Enlightenment to the Digital Age

by Niall Ferguson

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About This Book

Most people assume our connected world began with smartphones and social media. Ferguson challenges this view by examining five centuries of Western civilization, from Gutenberg's press through Trump's election. The Square and the Tower (2018) demonstrates that interconnected groups have shaped historical transformation far longer than commonly believed, and their influence continues to expand.

Who Should Read This?

  • People fascinated by sweeping interpretations of historical patterns
  • Readers confused by contemporary political upheaval
  • Digital marketers interested in how connected communities transform society

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